Slater determinants

A form of Slater determinant — An expression that describes the wavefunction of a multifermionic system. It satisfies antisymmetry requirements, and consequently the Pauli exclusion principle, by changing sign upon exchange of two electrons (or other fermions).

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noun
  1. pluralplural of Slater determinant
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