1. A shortcut to the thermodynamic limit for quantum many-body calculations of metals
- Author
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Laura Weiler, Andreas Grüneis, Tobias Schäfer, James Shepherd, Sai Kumar Ramadugu, and Tina Mihm
- Subjects
Computer Networks and Communications ,0103 physical sciences ,Computer Science (miscellaneous) ,02 engineering and technology ,021001 nanoscience & nanotechnology ,010306 general physics ,0210 nano-technology ,01 natural sciences ,Computer Science Applications - Abstract
Computationally efficient and accurate quantum mechanical approximations to solve the many-electron Schrödinger equation are crucial for computational materials science. Methods such as coupled cluster theory show potential for widespread adoption if computational cost bottlenecks can be removed. For example, extremely dense k-point grids are required to model long-range electronic correlation effects, particularly for metals. Although these grids can be made more effective by averaging calculations over an offset (or twist angle), the resultant cost in time for coupled cluster theory is prohibitive. We show here that a single special twist angle can be found using the transition structure factor, which provides the same benefit as twist averaging with one or two orders of magnitude reduction in computational time. We demonstrate that this not only works for metal systems but also is applicable to a broader range of materials, including insulators and semiconductors.
- Published
- 2021