INDO and MINDO/2 Crystal Orbital Study of Polyacetylene, Polyethylene, and Polyglycine

Abstract
Approximate valence electron self‐consistent field crystal orbital calculations using INDO and MINDO/2 parameters are described for polyacetylene, polyethylene, and polyglycine in a planar and α‐helical conformation. The electronic energy band structure and electronic charge distribution are discussed and compared with previous theoretical calculations and available experimental results.