What Does NVPA Stand For?
NVPA stands for No Virtual Pair Approxn
NVPA, or No Virtual Pair Approximation, is a computational methodology used in the field of quantum chemistry and materials science. It refers to a technique that eliminates the use of virtual electron pairs in electronic structure calculations, thereby simplifying the mathematical framework and enhancing the accuracy of simulations. This approach is instrumental in providing more reliable predictions of molecular and solid-state properties without the computational overhead associated with virtual pair representations.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym