Ab initio Computational Materials Physics › Forums › the ab initio way › Ab initio This topic has 0 replies, 1 voice, and was last updated 1 year ago by Mathaus Henrique. Viewing 1 post (of 1 total) Author Posts January 17, 2022 at 5:11 pm #22536 Mathaus HenriqueParticipant We call quantum mechanics the ab initio model because it is a mathematical model that describes atomic matter at a fundamental level through computer calculations. Classical mechanics and electromagnetism also mathematical model. Author Posts Viewing 1 post (of 1 total) You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Log In