The Calculation of Atomic Structures - A book on atomic-structure calculation methods

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A scientific book centered on the rapid field of calculating atomic structures. It compiles methods and information from journals and research papers, including some data not previously published, and emphasizes approaches based on the best available approximations while also presenting ways to make rougher approximations. Designed to help users understand how calculated results are obtained and to enable workers to perform their own calculations directly using methods validated by practical experience.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages44

Reading Time1 h 51 min

AccessFree to download

The Calculation of Atomic Structures

Purpose and audience

Sources and compiled information

Emphasis on approximation methods

Enabling independent calculations

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THE QUESTIONS SCIENCE CANNOT ANSWER | | --- | WILEY BOOKS # The CALCULATIONof ATOMIC STRUCTURES By Douglas R.Hartree,CambridgeUniversity.This is the first book de-voted solely to the rapidly expandingfield of calculation of atomic struc-tures.It collects information.fromjournals and scientific papers andincludes some data never beforepublished.Major emphasis is onmethods,based on the best approxi-mations possible.In addition,certainmethods are given for makingrougher approximations. Written by an outstanding au-thority in the field,the book has atwo-fold purpose.First,it givesusers of the results of calculationsan understanding of the methodsfor obtaining such calculations.Sec-ond,it presents enough informa-tion to enable workers to make theirown calculations directly by meth-ods which have stood the test ofpractical experience. | Read the new
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I9,ayenue Kléber,Paris XVI,France | | --- | A Publication in Wiley's STRUC-TURE OF MATTER SERIES.Maria Goeppert Mayer,AdvisoryEditor.1957.181 pages.$5.00SCIENCE andECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTNew Patterns of LivingBy Richard L.Meier,University ofChicago.Traces out new paths foreconomic development which aresuggested and shaped by postwaradvances in science and technology.A Technology Press Book,M.I.T.1956.266 pages.$6.00By S.T.Butler,University of Syd-ney,in association with O.Hittmair,Swiss A.E.C. NUCLEAR STRIPPING REACTIONS 1957.In press.Send for examination copies.JOHN WILEY &SONS,Inc.440-4th Ave.,New York 16,N.Y. Founded in 1945 byHyman H.Goldsmith andEugene Rabinowitch EDITORIAL BOARD: Editor:Eugene Rabinowitch Associate Editor:Mary M.Simpson Members:Clifford GrobsteinDavid Inglis Alexander Langsdorf,Jr.Aaron NovickEdward ShilsJohn Simpson Assistant Editors: Ruth Adams -Eunice GramArt Editor:Martyl BOARD OF DIRECTORSEDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONFOR NUCLEAR SCIENCE: Peter Axel Alexander Langsdorf,Jr.Donald H.Miller,Jr.Eugene RabinowitchEdward ShilsJohn Simpson Legal Counsel:Walter J.Blum BOARD OF SPONSORS:Hans A.Bethe,ChairmanLee A.DuBridge,Vice-ChairmanSamuel K.AllisonRobert F.BacherDetlev W.Bronk A.H.Compton E.U.Condon F.DanielsAlbert Einstein(1879-1955)James FranckS.A.GoudsmitT.R.Hogness F.W.LoomisPhilip M.Morse H.J.Muller J.Robert OppcnheimerLinus Pauling G.B.Pegram I.I.RabiFrederick SeitzJulian SchwingerCyril S.SmithLeo SzilardEdward TellerHarold C.UreyV.F.WeisskopfHugh C.WolfeSewall Wright J.H.Zacharias BULLETIN OF THE ATOMIC SCIENTISTS No.3 Vol.XIII March 1957 Science—The Endless AdventureLee A.DuBridge74 Role of Science and Scientists in Public LifeAAAS Interim Committee

FAQs

What is the main focus of the book?

The book focuses on the calculation of atomic structures and the rapidly expanding methods in that field.

How does the book use prior scientific literature?

It collects information from journals and scientific papers, including certain data not previously published.

What two goals does the book aim to achieve?

It explains to users how calculation methods produce results, and it provides enough information for readers to carry out their own calculations using methods proven in practical experience.

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