Direct Minimization for Ensemble Electronic Structure Calculations

Details Direct Minimization for Ensemble Electronic Structure Calculations Direct Minimization for Ensemble Electronic Structure Calculations

2012-04-05

arxiv.org/abs/1204.1205v1

Physics

Computational Physics

19 pages, 8 figures

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We consider a direct optimization approach for ensemble density functional theory electronic structure calculations. The update operator for the electronic orbitals takes the structure of the Stiefel manifold into account and we present an optimization scheme for the occupation numbers that ensures that the constraints remain satisfied. We also compare sequential and simultaneous quasi-Newton and nonlinear conjugate gradient optimization procedures, and demonstrate that simultaneous optimization of the electronic orbitals and occupation numbers improve performance compared to the sequential approach.

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