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Solving the Relativistic Two-Coulomb-Center Problem using Monte Carlo Methods

ORAL

Abstract

Using Variational Monte Carlo methods we have computed highly accurate trial wavefunction forms for the ground states of H$+$ and Th179$+$. These trial wavefunctions satisfy the 4-component Dirac Equation and can be used to calculate a variety of interesting expectation values. We will compare our results with those in the literature.

Authors

  • S.A. Alexander

    Southwestern University

  • R.L. Coldwell

    Retired