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The generator coordinate approximation is a non-adiabatic theory of molecular systems. Its fundamental outlines were developed during the 1970's. A further analysis and first applications were published during the 1980's. In this paper, we review the present status of the theory.
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Broeckhove, J., Lathouwers, L. & Van Leuven, P. The generator coordinate approximation for molecules: A review. J Math Chem 6, 207–241 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01192582
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