Density Functional Theory
Ãcole Polytechnique
The aim of this course is to give a thorough introduction to Density Functional Theory (DFT). DFT is today the most widely used method to study interacting electrons, and its applicability ranges from atoms to solid systems, from nuclei to quantum fluids. In this course, we introduce the most important concepts underlying DFT, its foundation, and basic ideas. We will in particular stress the features and reasons that lead DFT to become the dominant method for simulating quantum mechanical sys
About this Course
The aim of this course is to give a thorough introduction to Density Functional Theory (DFT). DFT is today the most widely used method to study interacting electrons, and its applicability ranges from atoms to solid systems, from nuclei to quantum fluids. In this course, we introduce the most important concepts underlying DFT, its foundation, and basic ideas. We will in particular stress the features and reasons that lead DFT to become the dominant method for simulating quantum mechanical sys
What You'll Learn
- Foundation (mathematical and historical) of DFT, approximation strategies.
- Quality and accuracy of different approximations, practical procedure to solve the equations.
- Ready to be operative and use DFT for your own research
Instructors
Francesco Sottile
Laboratoire des Solides Irradies (LSI), Ecole Polytechnique
Lucia Reining
Theoretical Spectroscopy Group