Photoionization Cross Sections Using the Multiconfiguration Hartree-Fock and its Extensions

Abstract
We discuss the use of the multiconfiguration Hartree-Fock (MCHF) to obtain initial state wave functions for photoionization calculations. An extension of the MCHF, a multiconfiguration V(N-1)LS, can be used to obtain final state wave functions such that most intrachannel corrections to these wave functions vanish. Application of these techniques to the rare gases and the Cl are discussed. In the case of Cl, the strong interchannel interactions are included through use of the K-matrix. Excellent agreement between theory and experiment is obtained for the rare gases.