A new look at Thomas–Fermi theory

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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.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftMolecular Physics
Vol/bind114
Udgave nummer7-8
Sider (fra-til)1036-1040
ISSN0026-8976
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2016

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