What is a good book for Hartree-Fock theory?

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The forum discussion highlights two key texts for understanding Hartree-Fock theory in many-electron systems. "Methods of Molecular Quantum Mechanics" by R. McWeeny, published in 1992, is recommended for its thorough coverage of the topic. Additionally, "Modern Quantum Chemistry" by Szabo and Ostlund, although published in 1982, is noted for its affordability, with a Dover edition available for under $20.

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where can I find the thoroughly discussed Hartree and Hartree-Fock method for many electrons system?
 
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Check out Methods of Molecular Quantum Mechanics by R. McWeeny, if you can get your hands on it (it is from 1992).
 
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Modern Quantum Chemistry by Szabo and Ostlund is dated (1982) but cheap: there's a Dover edition of it for under $20.
 
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