Hartree-Fock Method vs. Configuration Interaction

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The discussion centers on the convergence of electronic energy error in Hartree-Fock (HF) Method versus Configuration Interaction (CI) calculations. It is established that CI calculations are inherently more complex due to their ability to account for electron correlation, which results in a slower convergence rate compared to HF calculations. This complexity arises from the increased number of configurations considered in CI, leading to a more intricate computational process.

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I am trying to find a clear description of what makes the convergence of the error in electronic energy with respect to orbital basis set less rapid in CI calculations than in HF calculations.

Can anyone help to find the reason?
 
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I think the CI calculation is just generally more complicated since it can account for correlation and whatnot.
 

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