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¹Department of Physics, University of York, Heslington, York YO10 5DD, United Kingdom. peter.bokes@stuba.sk

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We developed a new orthogonal wave-packet basis set for describing electronic systems out of equilibrium. This method offers new insights and reliable calculations for quantum transport and spin accumulation phenomena.

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Area of Science:

Condensed matter physics
Quantum mechanics
Materials science

Background:

Describing nonequilibrium electronic systems is computationally challenging.
Existing methods struggle with time-dependent and steady-state phenomena.
Accurate calculation of many-electron quantities is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

Introduce an orthogonal wave-packet basis set for efficient description of nonequilibrium extended electronic systems.
Provide insight into time-dependent and steady-state nonequilibrium processes.
Enable reliable physical estimates of many-electron quantities.

Main Methods:

Construction of an orthogonal wave-packet basis set.
Utilizing the concept of stroboscopic time propagation.
Application to quantum transport and spin accumulation problems.

Main Results:

The new basis set offers three desirable properties for enhanced description.
Significant insights into nonequilibrium processes were gained.
Reliable estimates for density, current, and spin polarization were obtained.
New results for time-dependent bias switching and current-induced spin accumulation were achieved.

Conclusions:

The orthogonal wave-packet basis set is a powerful tool for studying nonequilibrium electronic systems.
This approach advances the understanding of quantum transport and spin-related phenomena.
The method provides a reliable framework for theoretical and computational investigations.