Published April 14, 2010 | Version v1
Journal article

Relativistic atomic structure: past, present and future

Creators

  • 1. Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford, 24/29 St Giles', Oxford OX1 3LB (United Kingdom)

Description

Developments in a relativistic atomic structure have been driven by a combination of advances in experimental methods, in the theory of quantum electrodynamics, in numerical algorithms, computer hardware and software. Today's programs are still in many respects 'legacy codes' containing many features going back nearly half a century. It is time for a rethink.

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0953-4075/43/7/074033

Additional details

Identifiers

DOI
10.1088/0953-4075/43/7/074033;
PII
S0953-4075(10)31422-4;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Physics. B, Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
Journal Volume
43
Journal Issue
7
Journal Page Range
[11 p.]
ISSN
0953-4075
CODEN
JPAPEH

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
41114119
Subject category
S74: ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
ALGORITHMS; ATOMS; COMPUTER CODES; ELECTRONIC STRUCTURE; QUANTUM ELECTRODYNAMICS; RELATIVISTIC RANGE; SIMULATION
Descriptors DEC
ELECTRODYNAMICS; ENERGY RANGE; FIELD THEORIES; MATHEMATICAL LOGIC; QUANTUM FIELD THEORY