What Does CSD Stand For?
CSD stands for Correlated Single Determinant Wave Function
CSD, or Correlated Single Determinant Wave Function, is a computational chemistry approach that employs a single Slater determinant as a wave function while incorporating correlation effects through various methods. This technique provides a balance between computational efficiency and accuracy, making it suitable for modeling electronic structures of molecules with moderate to strong correlation. CSD is particularly useful in scenarios where traditional Hartree-Fock methods may fall short, allowing for better predictions of molecular properties and behaviors in complex systems.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 17th June 2025 | Edit Acronym