Computational Atomic Structure: An MCHF Approach / Edition 1

by Charlotte Froese-Fischer

Overview

Computational Atomic Structure: An MCHF Approach deals with the field of computational atomic structure, specifically with the multiconfiguration Hartree-Fock (MCHF) approach and the manner in which this approach is used in modern physics. Beginning with an introduction to computational algorithms and procedures for atomic physics, the book describes the theory underlying nonrelativistic atomic structure calculations (making use of Brett-Pauli corrections for relativistic effects) and details how the MCHF atomic structure software package can be used to this end. The book concludes with a treatment of atomic properties, such as energy levels, electron affinities, transition probabilities, specific mass shift, fine structure, hyperfine-structure, and autoionization. This modern, reliable exposition of atomic structure theory proves invaluable to anyone looking to make use of the authors' MCHF atomic structure software package, which is available publicly via the Internet.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780750303743
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/01/1997
Pages:	292
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Froese-Fischer, Charlotte; Brage, T

Table of Contents

Preface. Acknowledgments. Contents. Introduction. Angular Momentum Theory. Hartree-Fock Calculations. Multiconfiguration Hartree-Fock Wavefunctions. Two-electron Systems. Correlation in Many-Electron Calculations. Relativistic Effects. Isotope and Hyperfine Effects. Allowed and Forbidden Transitions. MCHF Continuum Wavefunctions.

Editorial Reviews

A graduate text concerning the MultiConfiguration Hartree-Fock (MCHF) approach and the manner in which this approach is used in modern atomic physics. Beginning with an introduction to computational algorithms and procedures, the text goes on to describe the theory underlying non-relativistic atomic structure calculations and how the MCHF atomic structure software package can be used to this end. Finally, chapters treat atomic properties such as energy levels, electron affinities, transition probabilities, specific mass shift, fine-structure, hyperfine-structure and autoionization. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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