pseudohamiltonian

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

pseudo- +‎ Hamiltonian

Noun[edit]

pseudohamiltonian (plural pseudohamiltonians)

  1. (physics) A generalization of a pseudopotential, where in addition to changing the potential the mass is varied to achieve the desired properties of the valence states.

References[edit]

  • Richard M. Martin, Electronic Structure: Basic Theory and Practical Methods (p.227).