What Does MTO Stand For?
MTO stands for Muffin Tin Orbital
MTO, or Muffin Tin Orbital, refers to a specific type of atomic orbital used in computational chemistry and solid-state physics. It is a mathematical approach that approximates the potential energy of electrons in a crystalline solid by treating the potential in muffin tin-like regions around atomic nuclei, allowing for efficient calculations of electronic structure in complex materials. This method is particularly valuable in simplifying the analysis of interactions in periodic systems while maintaining reasonable accuracy in predicting electronic properties.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym