Atomistic Simulation Methods Ontology (ASMO) (ASMO)

Last submission date April 16, 2026

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Density Functional Theory

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Density Functional Theory

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Ontology ASMO
Definition
Density functional theory is a computational method used to study the electronic structure and ground state of atoms, molecules, and, solids. This technique determines the properties of a many-electron system through functionals of the spatially dependent electron density.
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Preferred name

Density Functional Theory

Synonyms
DFT
Definitions
Density functional theory is a computational method used to study the electronic structure and ground state of atoms, molecules, and, solids. This technique determines the properties of a many-electron system through functionals of the spatially dependent electron density.
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