ADF (Amsterdam Density Functional)

The Amsterdam Density Functional (ADF) is a computational tool used by chemists to study the electronic structure of molecules and materials. It employs quantum mechanical principles to predict properties like stability, reactivity, and bonding by calculating electron distributions within molecules. ADF uses a method called density functional theory (DFT), which simplifies complex calculations of electrons, making it efficient for studying large systems. This helps scientists understand how molecules behave, aids in designing new compounds, and interprets experimental results with high precision, all within a computer model that balances accuracy and computational effort.