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Title: Analytic matrix elements for the two-electron atomic basis with logarithmic terms

Journal Article · · Journal of Mathematical Physics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4890562· OSTI ID:22306081
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  1. Racah Institute of Physics, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem 91904 (Israel)

The two-electron problem for the helium-like atoms in S-state is considered. The basis containing the integer powers of ln r, where r is a radial variable of the Fock expansion, is studied. In this basis, the analytic expressions for the matrix elements of the corresponding Hamiltonian are presented. These expressions include only elementary and special functions, what enables very fast and accurate computation of the matrix elements. The decisive contribution of the correct logarithmic terms to the behavior of the two-electron wave function in the vicinity of the triple-coalescence point is reaffirmed.

OSTI ID:
22306081
Journal Information:
Journal of Mathematical Physics, Vol. 55, Issue 8; Other Information: (c) 2014 AIP Publishing LLC; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0022-2488
Publisher:
American Institute of Physics (AIP)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English