Density Functional Theory1964
Provides the theoretical foundation for modern density-functional calculations.
Historical person
Walter Kohn Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Walter Kohn, based on 4 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
4 records1964–19654 events1 places
Chronological biography
1964
Density Functional Theory for Electrons1964
With Pierre Hohenberg, establishes that the ground-state properties of interacting electrons are determined by the electron density.
Hohenberg-Kohn Theorems1964
Co-formulates the theorems establishing electron density as a complete ground-state description.
1965
Kohn-Sham Electron Equations1965
With Lu Jeu Sham, formulates practical one-electron equations that make density functional calculations usable for atoms, molecules and solids.
Titles and roles
Physicist · Theoretical Chemist
Record provenance
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