Direct Derivation of the Schwinger Quantum Correction to the Thomas-Fermi Atom
Abstract
The Schwinger quantum correction to the classic Thomas-Fermi atom is directly derived by solving for the latter without recourse to a modeling after the harmonic oscillator potential and without solving for the particle density.
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