Calculation of Excited States
Excited states are often calculated using Coupled cluster, Møller–Plesset perturbation theory, Multi-configurational self-consistent field, Configuration interaction, and Time-dependent density functional theory. These calculations are more difficult than non-excited state calculations.
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