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An efficient second-order MC SCF method for long configuration expansions

, and . Chem. Phys. Lett., 115 (3): 259–267 (1985)
DOI: 10.1016/0009-2614(85)80025-7

Abstract

A new second-order optimisation procedure for general MC SCF wavefunctions is described. The method shows greatly improved convergence as compared to previous methods. Using a determinant-based direct CI procedure which avoids the construction of a formula tape, very long complete active space (CAS SCF) wavefunctions can be handled. Energy averages of several states can also be optimised. Sample calculations for CH₂, FeO, and the vinoxy radical CH₂CHO with up to 178916 configurations are presented. © 1985.

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