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Spin virial theorem in the time-dependent density-functional theory

Á. Nagy

Published Oct 10, 2003• 7 citations

Abstract

The spin virial theorem is derived in the time-dependent density-functional theory. It establishes a relationship between the differences of kinetic and potential energies and the currents. It provides a way of checking accuracy of approximations.

DOI: 10.1103/physreva.68.042503

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