Ab initio models Computational Materials Physics › Forums › the ab initio way › Ab initio models This topic has 0 replies, 1 voice, and was last updated 5 years, 8 months ago by ElsaP. Viewing 1 post (of 1 total) Author Posts September 27, 2017 at 8:55 am #1482 ElsaPParticipant Both quantum physics and classical mechanics are ab initio models, since they do not rely on more fundamental theories. Classical electromagnetism is an ab initio model as well, having Maxwell’s equations as first principles. 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