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Variational Quantum Monte Carlo Nonlocal Pseudopotential Approach to Solids: Cohesive and Structural Properties of Diamond
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A new method of calculating total energies of solids using nonlocal pseudopotentials in conjunction with the variational quantum Monte Carlo approach is presented, which avoids the large fluctuations of the energies in the core region of the atoms which occur in Quantum Monte Carlo all-electron calculations.Abstract:
A new method of calculating total energies of solids using nonlocal pseudopotentials in conjunction with the variational quantum Monte Carlo approach is presented. By use of pseudopotentials, the large fluctuations of the energies in the core region of the atoms which occur in quantum Monte Carlo all-electron calculations are avoided. The method is applied to calculate the binding energy and structural properties of diamond. The results are in excellent agreement with experiment.read more
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