What Does HFPT Stand For?

HFPT stands for Hartree Fock Perturbation Theory

HFPT, or Hartree Fock Perturbation Theory, is a quantum mechanical framework used to approximate the behavior of many-body systems. It builds upon the Hartree-Fock method, which provides a single-determinant approximation for the wavefunction of a quantum system, by incorporating perturbative corrections to account for electron correlation effects. HFPT is particularly valuable in computational chemistry and physics, enabling more accurate predictions of molecular properties and interactions while maintaining computational efficiency.

Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym