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Kohn–Sham equations
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<p>The Kohn-Sham equations are a set of mathematical equations used in <a href="/facts/Quantum_mechanics/BRc3Mzgr">quantum mechanics</a> to simplify the complex problem of understanding how electrons behave in atoms and molecules. They introduce fictitious non-interacting electrons and use them to find the most stable arrangement of electrons, which helps scientists understand and predict the properties of matter at the atomic and molecular scale. </p>