A short proof of the ionization conjecture in M\"uller theory

TL;DR

This paper proves that in M"uller theory, the maximum number of electrons bound by a nucleus of charge Z is at most Z plus a constant, confirming a key aspect of the ionization conjecture.

Contribution

The paper provides a rigorous proof that the ionization bound in M"uller theory is at most Z plus a constant, independent of Z.

Findings

Maximum electrons bound is at most Z + C

Confirms the ionization conjecture in M"uller theory

Provides a bound independent of Z

Abstract

We prove that in M\"uller theory, a nucleus of charge $Z$ can bind at most $Z+C$ electrons for a constant $C$ independent of $Z$.