Abstract
The Hohenberg-Kohn version of density functional theory is critically reviewed. Some of its shortcomings having to do with atomic multiplet representation, calculation of excited states and N-representability of the functional and of the one- particle density are discussed. An alternative version of density functional theory based on local-scaling transformations, where the above shortcomings are solved, is presented. Some prospective applications of this novel theory to the calculation of electronic structure of atoms is discussed. Key words: ATOMIC PROCESSES
