The aim of this course is to give a thorough introduction to Density Functional Theory (DFT). DFT is today the most widely used method to study interacting electrons, and its applicability ranges from atoms to solid systems, from nuclei to quantum fluids.
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Density Functional Theory
École PolytechniqueAbout this Course
Bachelor in physics/chemistry. Knowledge of quantum mechanics.
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Foundation (mathematical and historical) of DFT, approximation strategies.
Quality and accuracy of different approximations, practical procedure to solve the equations.
Ready to be operative and use DFT for your own research
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
From the Many-Body problem to Density Functional Theory
From density to the Kohn-Sham world
Approximations and strategies
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TOP REVIEWS FROM DENSITY FUNCTIONAL THEORY
This course is fantastic. I've learn a lot from this courses, such as KS equation, many-body wavefunction, and other theories.
Excellent introductory course on DFT for anyone who is about to begin serious study of condensed matter physics and materials.
The faculty taught with amazing passion, as if we were sitting in front.
Goos DFT basis or guide for solids, and a bit for molecules.
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