Author:
Sholl, David S.
Imprint:Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, c2009.
Descriptionxii, 238 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Note:What Is Density Functional Theory? -- DFT Calculations for Simple Solids -- Nuts and Bolts of DFT Calculations -- DFT Calculations for Surfaces of Solids -- DFT Calculations of Vibrational Frequencies -- Calculating Rates of Chemical Processes Using Transition State Theory -- Equilibrium Phase Diagrams from Ab Initio Thermodynamics -- Electronic Structure and Magnetic Properties -- Ab Initio Molecular Dynamics -- Accuracy and Methods beyond "Standard" Calculations.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Note:This work provides a brief, readable introduction to the key concepts and practical applications of DFT, at a level suitable for individuals who have never performed DFT calculations before. It includes worked examples and problems sets which will test the reader's ability to apply what they've learned.
