ISSN:
1432-2234
Keywords:
Relativistic bound state atomic energies
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract The merits of the various methods, used for the determination of relativistic energies, are discussed on the basis of numerical results. It is concluded that, at present, the perturbation approach, based on the Pauli approximation of the Dirac-Breit equation, is more accurate (up to Z 〈 48) than the variational approach. Furthermore it is expected that, in any case, the prediction of ionization potentials and energy levels will be equally satisfactory by either method. Consequently, and taking into account the importance of the correlation effects (not only because of the contribution of the correlation energy but also because of their influence on the prediction of the hyperfine structure), it is suggested that it may be worthwhile to direct more efforts towards multiconfigurational Dirac-Breit-Pauli calculations.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00546903
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