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This discussion focuses on resources for learning Tensor Calculus and Density Functional Theory (DFT). A recommended introductory e-print on DFT is available at arXiv: physics/9806013. For a comprehensive understanding of DFT, the book "Methods of Electronic Structure Calculations" by Michael Springborg is suggested, covering both physics and chemistry methods. Additional resources include a PDF and PS format introduction to DFT by Burke's group at Rutgers, accessible at dft.rutgers.edu.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of basic calculus and linear algebra
  • Familiarity with quantum mechanics concepts
  • Knowledge of electronic structure theory
  • Access to academic journal archives for DFT literature
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  • Download and study the e-print on DFT from arXiv
  • Read "Methods of Electronic Structure Calculations" by Michael Springborg
  • Explore the introduction to DFT by Burke's group at dft.rutgers.edu
  • Research recent DFT publications from the mid-1980s to present in journal archives
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Students and researchers in physics and chemistry, particularly those interested in electronic structure calculations and DFT methodologies.

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I'm looking for where I can download free e-print about Tensor Calculus and Density Functional Theory . I want to teach myself.

Thank you very much .
 
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While I can't help with learning tensor calculus (I learned my tensors in class and through a number of agonizing problems), I can offer some help with DFT.

http://www.arxiv.org/abs/physics/9806013 A somewhat short intro to DFT. I will say if you're interested in a more thorough treatment, more modern applications of DFT, or a combination thereof you'll have to dig up the references mentioned. There is a reason why entire books on DFT have been written. A nice little book on electronic structure calculations that I happen to really like is Methods of Electronic Structure Calculations by Michael Springborg. It goes over both physics-oriented and chemistry-oriented methods, unlike some texts which only cover one or the other in any kind of detail.

I will say as an additional note that a great deal of DFT literature has been published since the mid 1980s and you can find quite a bit online in journal archives if you have access.

Good luck with DFT and may your experience be less traumatic than mine trying to learn it. :)

Added after edit: I should have remembered this intro to DFT by Burke and his group at Rutgers. You can find it http://dft.rutgers.edu/kieron/beta/index.html in PDF and PS format, along with a link to the Nobel lectures presented on DFT a few years back.
 
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