What Does APG Stand For?
APG stands for Antisymmetrized Product Of Geminals Wave Function
APG, or Antisymmetrized Product of Geminals Wave Function, is a sophisticated mathematical framework used in quantum chemistry and many-body physics to describe the electronic wave function of multi-electron systems. It represents the wave function as a superposition of product states formed by pairs of electrons (geminals) while ensuring the overall antisymmetry required by the Pauli exclusion principle. This approach effectively captures electron correlation and provides a balanced compromise between computational efficiency and accuracy in modeling complex quantum systems.
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