ISSN:
1572-9613
Keywords:
Thomas-Fermi potential
;
free energy calculations
;
liquid metal clusters
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract A method to make anab initio calculation of the free energy of small drops of liquid metal is presented. The model chosen involves the replacing of the positive ion cores by an equivalent continuous spherical distribution of charge. The Thomas-Fermi potential is calculated as a starting point for a Hartree-Fock self-consistent field calculation. The results of the Thomas-Fermi calculation are reported as an example of the preliminary calculations.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01020271
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