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Born-Oppenheimer Approximation 0
The Born-Oppenheimer Approximation is a fundamental concept in quantum chemistry and molecular physics, which simplifies the complex interactions within a molecule by separating the motion of its nuclei and electrons. This assumption allows for more tractable mathematical models by treating electrons as moving in the static field created by fixed nuclei, significantly reducing computational complexity while preserving the essence of molecular dynamics.
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