A new look at Thomas–Fermi theory
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A new look at Thomas–Fermi theory. / Solovej, Jan Philip.
I: Molecular Physics, Bind 114, Nr. 7-8, 2016, s. 1036-1040.Publikation: Bidrag til tidsskrift › Tidsskriftartikel › Forskning › fagfællebedømt
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T1 - A new look at Thomas–Fermi theory
AU - Solovej, Jan Philip
PY - 2016
Y1 - 2016
N2 - In this short note, we argue that Thomas–Fermi theory, the simplest of all density functional theories, although failing to explain features such as molecular binding or stability of negative ions, is surprisingly accurate in estimating sizes of atoms. We give both numerical, experimental and rigorous mathematical evidence for this claim. Motivated by this, we formulate two new mathematical conjectures on the exactness of Thomas–Fermi theory.
AB - In this short note, we argue that Thomas–Fermi theory, the simplest of all density functional theories, although failing to explain features such as molecular binding or stability of negative ions, is surprisingly accurate in estimating sizes of atoms. We give both numerical, experimental and rigorous mathematical evidence for this claim. Motivated by this, we formulate two new mathematical conjectures on the exactness of Thomas–Fermi theory.
U2 - 10.1080/00268976.2015.1130273
DO - 10.1080/00268976.2015.1130273
M3 - Journal article
VL - 114
SP - 1036
EP - 1040
JO - Molecular Physics
JF - Molecular Physics
SN - 0026-8976
IS - 7-8
ER -
ID: 152928710