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This chapter presents an overview of some of the most popular Gaussian atomic basis sets suitable for correlated calculations. The correlation problem is introduced, and the common strategies to overcome it, in wave function and density functional theories, are discussed in a context relevant to the development of basis sets. Emphasis is placed on other important considerations regarding basis sets such as contraction schemes, valence versus core correlation, and convergence toward the exact, complete basis set limit. Finally, selected basis sets are presented, along with the characteristics pertinent to their construction and successful applications.
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Claudino, D., Bartlett, R.J. (2021). Basis Sets for Correlated Methods. In: Perlt, E. (eds) Basis Sets in Computational Chemistry. Lecture Notes in Chemistry, vol 107. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-67262-1_5
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