本书的内容主要包括:密度泛函理论(Densityfunctionaltheory,DFT)的基本概念,以及如何使用DFT方法对工程实际问题进行建模模拟和计算。内容包括:何谓密度泛函理论(DFT)、对于简单固体的DFT计算、DFT计算中的基本要素、固体表面的DFT计算、DFT计算振动频率、使用过渡态理论计算化学过程的速率、基于从头算动力学的平衡相图、电子结构和磁性、从头算分子动力学、在"标准"计算之外的精度和方法。
Since the publication of my lecture notes, Functional Differential Equations in the Applied Mathematical Sciences series, many new developments have occurred. As a consequence, it was decided not to make a few corrections and additions for a second edition of those notes, but to present a more comprehensive theory. The present work attempts to consolidate those elements of the theory which have stabilized and also to include recent directions of research.