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The aim is to integrate local thermodynamic concepts into ground-state density-functional theory to enhance the understanding of many-electron systems.

December 1, 1984Proceedings of the National Academy of SciencesOpen Access

Transcription of ground-state density-functional theory into a local thermodynamics.

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SGSwapan K. GhoshCalifornia State University, Northridge MBMax L. BerkowitzUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill RPRobert G. ParrUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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This theoretical framework introduces local thermodynamic concepts for many-electron systems, suggesting new insights into electron behavior.

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The aim is to integrate local thermodynamic concepts into ground-state density-functional theory to enhance the understanding of many-electron systems.
Introduction of local temperature, local entropy, and local free energy density.
Development of a local thermodynamic framework inspired by inhomogeneous classical fluids.
Characterization of the electron cloud using a locally Maxwellian distribution.
Established a local thermodynamic picture of many-electron systems.
Described electron behavior as similar to classical fluids under various gradients.
Clarified how local thermodynamic concepts enhance our understanding of electron distributions.

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Ghosh et al. (1984) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d732e7447a5ff6a2b8a37c https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.81.24.8028

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This theoretical framework introduces local thermodynamic concepts for many-electron systems, suggesting new insights into electron behavior.

Transcription of ground-state density-functional theory into a local thermodynamics.

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Transcription of ground-state density-functional theory into a local thermodynamics.

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