Abstract
Accurate quantum computational chemistry has evolved dramatically.
The size of molecular systems, which can be studied accurately using
molecular theory is increasing very rapidly. Theoretical chemistry
has opened up a world of new possibilities. It can treat real systems
with predictable accuracy. Computational chemistry is becoming an
integral part of chemistry research. Theory can now make very
signicant contribution to chemistry.
This review will focus on our recent developments in the theoretical
and computational methodology for the study of molecular structure and
molecular interactions. We are aiming at developing accurate
molecular theory on systems containing hundreds of atoms. We continue
our research in the following three directions: (i) development of new
ab initio theory, particularly multireference-based perturbation
theory, (ii) development of exchange and correlation functionals in
density functional theory, and (iii) development of molecular theory
including relativistic eects.
We have enjoyed good progress in each of the above areas. We are very
excited about our discoveries of new theory and new algorithms and
would like to share this enthusiasm with readers.
Keywords: Correlation effects; DFT; relativistic effects; MRMP;
MC-QDPT; RESC; DK3; OP and parameter-free functionals