Determine the Hamiltonian for Multi-Electron Atoms #1 (Helium)

The video tutorial explains the complexity of many electron atoms and the necessity of using computers for solving their Hamiltonians. It introduces the Hamiltonian for multi-electron atoms, focusing on helium, and breaks down its components: kinetic energy, attraction, and repulsion terms. The tutorial also covers electrostatic potential energy calculations and provides a detailed example of setting up the Hamiltonian for a helium atom.

What role does the kinetic energy of electrons play in the Hamiltonian?

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How does the potential energy between the nucleus and an electron differ from the potential energy between two electrons?

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Discuss the implications of adding more electrons to an atom in terms of the complexity of the Hamiltonian.

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