Abstract
The concept of a best adiabatic potential is discussed. It is emphasized that it should be best for a number of states, not just for a single state. One particular figure of merit is introduced and applied to a simple model.
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Epstein, S.T. Toward a best adiabatic potential. Theoret. Chim. Acta 59, 625–628 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00552855
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00552855