Density Functional Theory
Provides the theoretical foundation for modern density-functional calculations.
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Walter Kohn Biography and Timeline
Follow Walter Kohn through 4 dated historical records for United States of America.
Walter Kohn, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1964–1965Years on this page
1964
Hohenberg-Kohn Theorems
Co-formulates the theorems establishing electron density as a complete ground-state description.
Density Functional Theory for Electrons
With Pierre Hohenberg, establishes that the ground-state properties of interacting electrons are determined by the electron density.
1965
Kohn-Sham Electron Equations
With Lu Jeu Sham, formulates practical one-electron equations that make density functional calculations usable for atoms, molecules and solids.
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