What is he best known for?
The fields of study he is best known for:
- Quantum mechanics
- Electron
- Mathematical analysis
Walter Kohn mostly deals with Quantum mechanics, Condensed matter physics, Electron, Atomic physics and Density functional theory.
His research links Antisymmetric relation with Quantum mechanics.
The concepts of his Electron study are interwoven with issues in Statistical mechanics, Semiconductor, Degenerate energy levels and Ground state.
His work on Local-density approximation and Orbital-free density functional theory as part of general Density functional theory research is frequently linked to Context and Electronic systems, bridging the gap between disciplines.
His Runge–Gross theorem study in the realm of Local-density approximation interacts with subjects such as Fixed frequency.
His Runge–Gross theorem research incorporates themes from Combinatorics, Atomic theory, Intracule, Functional theory and Electronic charge density.
His most cited work include:
- Self-Consistent Equations Including Exchange and Correlation Effects (35445 citations)
- Inhomogeneous Electron Gas (30034 citations)
- Density Functional Theory of Electronic Structure (1940 citations)
What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?
The scientist’s investigation covers issues in Quantum mechanics, Condensed matter physics, Atomic physics, Density functional theory and Electron.
As part of his studies on Quantum mechanics, Walter Kohn often connects relevant areas like Quantum electrodynamics.
His research in Condensed matter physics intersects with topics in Valence, Omega, Impurity and Electrical resistivity and conductivity.
His work focuses on many connections between Atomic physics and other disciplines, such as Surface, that overlap with his field of interest in Jellium and Surface energy.
His Density functional theory research includes elements of Electronic structure and Schrödinger equation.
His research brings together the fields of Statistical physics and Local-density approximation.
He most often published in these fields:
- Quantum mechanics (37.26%)
- Condensed matter physics (22.17%)
- Atomic physics (20.28%)
What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 1993-2017)?
- Density functional theory (18.87%)
- Quantum mechanics (37.26%)
- Condensed matter physics (22.17%)
In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:
Walter Kohn focuses on Density functional theory, Quantum mechanics, Condensed matter physics, Theoretical physics and Orbital-free density functional theory.
His study in Local-density approximation and Time-dependent density functional theory is carried out as part of his Density functional theory studies.
His Local-density approximation research integrates issues from Current density and Statistical physics.
When carried out as part of a general Quantum mechanics research project, his work on Atom and Quantum is frequently linked to work in Floquet theory, Electronic systems and Linear scale, therefore connecting diverse disciplines of study.
His research on Theoretical physics also deals with topics like
- Function that connect with fields like Fermion,
- Electron which is related to area like Ground state.
He focuses mostly in the field of Orbital-free density functional theory, narrowing it down to matters related to Wave function and, in some cases, Computational chemistry, Thomas–Fermi model, Electronegativity and Electronic density.
Between 1993 and 2017, his most popular works were:
- Density Functional Theory of Electronic Structure (1940 citations)
- Nobel Lecture: Electronic structure of matter-wave functions and density functionals (1547 citations)
- Density functional and density matrix method scaling linearly with the number of atoms. (630 citations)
In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:
- Quantum mechanics
- Electron
- Mathematical analysis
His primary areas of study are Quantum mechanics, Density functional theory, Density matrix, Statistical physics and Electronic structure.
His Quantum mechanics and Statistical mechanics and Electron investigations all form part of his Quantum mechanics research activities.
His Density functional theory research includes themes of Action, Van der Waals surface, Energy functional, Theorem of corresponding states and Surface energy.
His studies deal with areas such as Correlation, Local-density approximation, Current density, Current and Linear response theory as well as Statistical physics.
His work deals with themes such as Surface, Variable and Exponential function, which intersect with Local-density approximation.
His study on Electronic structure also encompasses disciplines like
- Theoretical physics and related Schrödinger equation, Schrödinger's cat, Wave equation and Fermion,
- Wave function which is related to area like Electronic density, Electronegativity, Thomas–Fermi model and Computational chemistry.
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