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  • Computational Chemistry
  • Quantum Chemistry
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Density functional theory (DFT) approximations like LDA and GGAs struggle with dispersion forces.
  • The random phase approximation (RPA) offers a potential solution by incorporating electron correlation.
  • Initial RPA calculations overestimate correlation effects, similar to second-order perturbation expansions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate extensions of the random phase approximation (RPA) for improved accuracy in DFT.
  • To evaluate the performance of these extended RPA functionals for atomic systems.
  • To provide benchmark data for future development of correlation energy functionals.

Main Methods:

  • Formulation of RPA using Kohn-Sham orbitals and eigenvalues.
  • Development and application of three RPA extensions: (a) augmentation with local density approximation, (b) combination with second-order exchange, (c) combination with partial resummation.
  • Ensuring highly converged numerical data for accuracy.

Main Results:

  • Extensions (a) and (c) significantly improve ground state and correlation energies compared to unmodified RPA.
  • Ionization potentials for closed subshell atoms are also superior with extensions (a) and (c).
  • The developed numerical techniques, especially for frequency integration, are applicable to complex systems.

Conclusions:

  • Augmenting RPA with local density approximation or partial resummation offers a clear improvement over unmodified RPA for atomic calculations.
  • These enhanced RPA functionals provide more accurate correlation energies and ionization potentials.
  • The study provides reliable benchmark data and useful numerical methods for advanced DFT applications.