Effective Two-Body Method for Two-Electron Atoms (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Rubinow, S. I.

 
9781333244804: Effective Two-Body Method for Two-Electron Atoms (Classic Reprint)

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A practical approach to simplify the two-electron atom problem that still yields reliable results. This book explains how a three-body quantum system can be treated as an effective two-body problem. By focusing on a single variable and using a variational principle, it offers a clear path to approximate ground-state energies, with results that closely match known values for helium-like atoms.

In this edition, the method is developed from classic ideas and extended with a flexible parameter to improve accuracy. It shows how the effective two-body wave function can resemble hydrogenic solutions and how bounds on energies emerge from variational reasoning. The discussion also covers potential refinements and why this approach can be a useful stepping stone for more complex calculations.


  • How the three-body problem is reduced to an effective two-body form.

  • Hydrogenic-like solutions and the role of a variational parameter.

  • How energy bounds are obtained and why results stay close to experimental values.

  • Ideas for refining the method and exploring future improvements.



Ideal for readers of theoretical atomic physics, and for anyone exploring practical variational methods in quantum mechanics.

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