1. Elementary Wave Mechanics -- 2. Density Matrices -- 3. Density-Functional Theory -- 4. The Chemical Potential -- 5. Chemical Potential Derivatives -- 6. Thomas-Fermi and Related Models -- 7. The Kohn-Sham Method: Basic Principles -- 8. The Kohn-Sham Method: Elaboration -- 9. Extensions -- 10. Aspects of Atoms and Molecules -- 11. Miscellany
Summary
This book is a rigorous, unified account of the fundamental principles of the density-functional theory of the electronic structure of matter and its applications to atoms and molecules. Containing a detailed discussion of the chemical potential and its derivatives, it provides an understanding of the concepts of electronegativity, hardness and softness, and chemical reactivity. Both the Hohenberg-Kohn-Sham and the Levy-Lieb derivations of the basic theorems are presented, and extensive references to the literature are included. Two introductory chapters and several appendices provide all the background material necessary beyond a knowledge of elementary quantum theory
Analysis
Chemistry Quantum theory
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-317 and indexes)
