Group-theoretic approach to two-electron correlations in atoms

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-1981

Abstract

We suggest that group-theoretic techniques may be useful for studying two-electron correlations in atoms. We show that matrix elements of the Coulomb interaction for doubly excited states of the S1 configuration can be approximated by a constant plus a pairing term. The latter gives rise to a highly correlated state similar to a Cooper pair in the electron gas. It may be identified with the state that leads to the Wannier threshold law for the escape of two electrons from a Coulomb core. © 1981 The American Physical Society.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Physical Review Letters

First Page

501

Last Page

504

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