{"product_id":"9781118941348","title":"Density-Functional Theory: A Convex Treatment","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDensity-Functional Theory: A Convex Treatment\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eHelgaker, Trygve; Jorgensen, Poul; Olsen, Jeppe\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDensity-functional theory (DFT) is a computational modelling tool used to describe molecules and materials. Different functions are used to determine the properties of electrons and molecules in solids. It is the most widely used method in electronic structure calculations in chemistry, material sciences and physics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDensity-Functional Theory: A Convex Treatment gives an introduction to the more mathematical aspects of density-functional theory, allowing a larger group of theoretical chemists and physicists to obtain a full understanding of the theoretical foundation of DFT.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelevant mathematical apparatus, including functional and convex analysis, are introduced and developed before being applied in the subsequent chapter, allowing readers to develop their foundation of DFT. Recent mathematical developments which allow the simplifications of many original proofs while providing significant new insights, are also presented.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTopics covered include:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHohenberg-Kohn theory\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVector spaces and linear functionals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConvex sets and their separation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLieb constrained-search theory\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConvex conjugation and duality\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrand canonical ensembles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThomas-Fermi theory\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe adiabatic connection\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eScaling relations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eExercises and detailed solutions can be found throughout the book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDensity-Functional Theory: A Convex Treatment\u003c\/i\u003e will provide a consistent and focused description of the fundamentals of DFT, making the important fundamental facts about DFT more accessible to graduate students in electronic structure theory, researchers in chemistry, physics, and materials science as well as theoretical chemists.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Wiley\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2028-04-10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781118941348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 244.0cm x170.0cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 376.0\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45578200219788,"sku":"9781118941348","price":93.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781118941348","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}