1996 · Physical Review Letters
Generalized Gradient Approximation Made Simple
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John P. Perdew is a theoretical condensed matter physicist known for his contributions to the fields of solid-state physics and quantum chemistry. His work on density functional theory has led to him being one of the world's most cited physicists. Perdew currently teaches and conducts research at Tulane University.
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550 papers in total1992 · Physical review. B, Condensed matter
Accurate and simple analytic representation of the electron-gas correlation energy
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1992 · Physical review. B, Condensed matter
Atoms, molecules, solids, and surfaces: Applications of the generalized gradient approximation for exchange and correlation
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1981 · Physical review. B, Condensed matter
Self-interaction correction to density-functional approximations for many-electron systems
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1986 · Physical review. B, Condensed matter
Density-functional approximation for the correlation energy of the inhomogeneous electron gas
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1993 · Physical review. B, Condensed matter
Erratum: Atoms, molecules, solids, and surfaces: Applications of the generalized gradient approximation for exchange and correlation
17,157 citationsRead