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Hellman-Feynman theorem |
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Hellman-Feynman theorem [¦hel·mən ¦fīn·mən ‚thir·əm]
(quantum mechanics) A theorem which states that in the Born-Oppenheimer approximation the forces on nuclei in molecules or solids are those which would arise electrostatically if the electron probability density were treated as a static distribution of negative electric charge. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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