Gaussian orbital

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004784",
  "term": "Gaussian orbital",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A mathematical function used as a basis function in computational chemistry to approximate atomic orbitals. These functions have the form of a Gaussian curve, e^(-ar^2), which simplifies the calculation of molecular integrals compared to Slater-type orbitals. They are widely employed in ab initio quantum chemistry calculations.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2022, 94, 353. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 424 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2018-1010)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/gaussian-orbital/"
}