Correlation and Quantum Corrections in the Thomas-Fermi Model of the Atom (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Gene A. Baraff

9781332116881: Correlation and Quantum Corrections in the Thomas-Fermi Model of the Atom (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 1332116884 ISBN 13: 9781332116881

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Explore quantum corrections to the Thomas-Fermi model and see how modern many-body methods refine atomic structure. This work presents a Green’s function approach to the Thomas-Fermi description of atoms, introducing exchange, inhomogeneity, and correlation effects that extend beyond the classic model. Using the Gell-Mann–Brueckner framework, the text shows how higher-order terms modify the potential and why these corrections matter for understanding electron behavior in dense and inhomogeneous regions of atoms.

- Follow how the lowest order term yields the Thomas-Fermi distribution and how subsequent terms introduce quantum and correlation corrections.
- Learn the role of the effective interaction in place of the instantaneous Coulomb term and how this affects the exchange contribution.
- See how the approach connects to high-density electron gas theory and adapts to regions where density falls below traditional applicability.
- Get a sense of the mathematical path from Green’s functions to practical equations that describe correction to the Thomas-Fermi potential.

Ideal for readers who want a rigorous, method-focused look at how many-body theory informs atomic structure and how correlation and exchange are incorporated beyond the classical model.

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Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1332116884
ISBN 13: 9781332116881
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 57

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Correlation and Quantum Corrections in the Thomas-Fermi Model of the Atom

Gene A. Baraff

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book by the author delves into a detailed theoretical framework known as the Thomas-Fermi model, a technique developed to describe the quantum behavior and energy states of electrons in the realm of atomic structure. The Thomas-Fermi model seeks to interpret and predict the behavior of electrons within atoms by examining both the quantum mechanical nature of these particles and the influence of the electric field generated by the atomic nucleus. The author explores the intricacies of this model, investigating the various corrections that can be applied to account for electron exchange and correlation effects, which impact the accuracy of the model's predictions. By studying these corrections, the author sheds light on the subtleties of atomic structure and electron behavior, contributing to our understanding of quantum mechanics and atomic physics. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332116881_0

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