ISSN:
1434-6079
Keywords:
31.20.T
;
32.80.D
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract A correlated wave function method, already used for two-electron molecular systems is extended here to the case of two-electron atomic systems. A careful investigation of some exact properties of the wave function is performed (Kato's conditions, Fock's development, fulfilment of the virial theorem), showing its good behaviour at small interelectronic distances or in strongly correlated states. The application to Helium and H− doubly-excited states is developed as a preliminary case of a more general study concerned with alkali-negative ions featuring in the second paper of this series. Energies and some autoionizing widths of He and H− are calculated. Given the simplicity of our model, close agreement is found in all cases with experimental and other theoretical works. This provides a confirmation of the large application field of this method to general correlated two-electron systems.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01437337
