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gptkbp:instanceOf
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physical model
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gptkbp:application
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astrophysics
plasma physics
solid-state physics
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gptkbp:assumes
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electrons form a degenerate Fermi gas
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gptkbp:basisFor
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gptkb:density_functional_theory
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gptkbp:describes
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electron distribution in atoms
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gptkbp:estimatedCost
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many-electron atom
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gptkbp:field
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gptkb:statistical_mechanics
atomic physics
quantum mechanics
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gptkbp:form
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nonlinear differential equation
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Thomas–Fermi model
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gptkbp:ignores
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exchange interaction
correlation effects
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gptkbp:limitation
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does not account for shell structure
does not include quantum oscillations
inaccurate for small atoms
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gptkbp:predicts
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smooth electron density
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gptkbp:proposedBy
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gptkb:Enrico_Fermi
gptkb:Llewellyn_Thomas
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gptkbp:relatedTo
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gptkb:Thomas–Fermi–Dirac–Weizsäcker_model
gptkb:Thomas–Fermi–Dirac_model
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gptkbp:solvedBy
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numerical methods
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gptkbp:uses
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statistical approach
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gptkbp:yearProposed
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1927
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Llewellyn_Hilleth_Thomas
gptkb:Llewelyn_Thomas
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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