Accurate second‐order correlation energies for Mg and Ar

Abstract
A p‐version finite element method has been used to calculate second‐order pair and total correlation energies for closed‐shell Mg and Ar. Comparison with the best results found in the literature suggests that the present values are the most accurate and that the method should perform comparatively better for heavier elements. © 1993 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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