... constant¹

Note that in the cgs systems of units $k_c \equiv 1$. If you are more comfortable working in such units, then simply ignore any factors which appear below in square brackets.

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... course²

Improving the approximations for $E_{xc}$ is one of the ``holly grails'' of electronic structure. If this interests you, please let me know ...

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