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Numerical instabilities in the computation of pseudopotential matrix elements.

Christoph van Wüllen1

  • 1Institut für Chemie Sekr. C3, Technische Universität Berlin, Strasse des 17. Juni 135, D-10623 Berlin, Germany. christoph.vanwullen@tu-berlin.de

Journal of Computational Chemistry
|November 23, 2005
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Numerical instabilities in quantum chemistry calculations using effective core potentials are caused by steep Gaussian basis functions. This study analyzes error sources and proposes methods to improve numerical stability for accurate results.

Area of Science:

  • Computational Chemistry
  • Quantum Chemistry
  • Theoretical Chemistry

Background:

  • Effective core potentials (ECPs) simplify electronic structure calculations by replacing inner-shell electrons.
  • Steep Gaussian basis functions near ECP nuclei can cause numerical instabilities.
  • Accurate calculation of ECP matrix elements is crucial for reliable quantum chemical results.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the sources of numerical instabilities in ECP calculations.
  • To analyze the dependence of errors on basis function properties and geometry.
  • To derive analytical expressions for numerical errors and suggest stability improvements.

Main Methods:

  • Computation of ECP matrix elements using a standard quantum chemical algorithm.

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  • Comparison with results from the MOLPRO program for validation.
  • Analysis of error propagation with varying basis function exponents, angular momenta, and distances.
  • Derivation of closed-form expressions for numerical error in limiting cases.

    • Main Results:

    • Demonstrated amplification of numerical roundoff errors with steep basis functions.
    • Quantified the impact of basis function angular momentum, exponents, and distance on error.
    • Derived analytical expressions for expected numerical error in the large exponent limit.
    • Identified potential for improved stability by avoiding partial wave expansion for type 1 matrix elements.

    Conclusions:

    • Numerical instabilities in ECP calculations are a significant issue, particularly with steep basis functions.
    • Understanding error dependencies allows for more robust computational strategies.
    • Alternative algorithms may also face challenges, highlighting the need for careful implementation.
    • Modifications to matrix element computation can enhance numerical stability.