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Auxiliary-Field Quantum Monte Carlo Applied to Correlated Materials

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Abstract

In this talk we investigate the application of auxiliary-field quantum Monte Carlo (AFQMC) to correlated materials. Focusing on elemental transition metals and their oxides we systematically investigate the effect of trial wavefunction and basis set quality on the energetics and static properties computed from AFQMC. We show how recent algorithmic developments allow us to reliably reach the thermodynamic limit and compare directly to experiment.

Presenters

  • Fionn Malone

    Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore Natl Lab

Authors

  • Fionn Malone

    Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore Natl Lab

  • Joonho Lee

    University of California, Berkeley, Department of Chemistry, Columbia University, Chemistry, Columbia University

  • Shuai Zhang

    Laboratory for Laser Energetics, University of Rochester, University of Rochester, Lawrence Livermore Natl Lab

  • Miguel A Morales

    Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore Natl Lab