In 1929, the linear combination of atomic orbitals molecular orbital method (LCAO) approximation was introduced by Sir John Lennard-Jones, who also suggested methods to derive electronic structures of molecules of F2 (fluorine) and O2 (oxygen) molecules, from basic quantum principles.
Pada tahun 1929, metode orbital molekul kombinasi linear orbital atom (Bahasa Inggris: linear combination of atomic orbitals molecular orbital method), disingkat LCAO, diperkenalkan oleh Sir John Lennard-Jones yang bertujuan menurunkan struktur elektronik dari molekul F2 (fluorin) dan O2 (oksigen) berdasarkan prinsip-prinsip dasar kuantum.