How is the Schrödinger Equation Solved in Catalysis?
Solving the Schrödinger equation for complex catalytic systems typically requires approximation methods such as the Hartree-Fock method or Density Functional Theory (DFT). These methods simplify the problem by reducing the number of interacting particles or using empirical data to approximate the interaction terms. These computational techniques are essential because an exact solution to the Schrödinger equation for many-electron systems is often not feasible due to computational constraints.
