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  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Computational Physics

Background:

  • Angular-dependent de Haas-van Alphen (dHvA) measurements provide detailed Fermi surface mapping.
  • Density functional theory (DFT) calculations offer high-precision electronic structure but are sensitive to input parameters.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate the sensitivity of the electronic band structure and Fermi surface topology of LaFe2P2 to structural parameters and computational approximations.
  • Compare theoretical calculations with experimental dHvA data.

Main Methods:

  • Performed detailed DFT electronic structure calculations for LaFe2P2.
  • Systematically varied the P atom position (z parameter) and the treatment of La 4f states.
  • Compared calculated Fermi surface properties with experimental dHvA measurements.

Main Results:

  • Calculated band structure and Fermi surface topology of LaFe2P2 exhibit high sensitivity to the P atom's z parameter.
  • The treatment of La 4f states significantly impacts the calculated electronic structure and Fermi surface.
  • Small variations in these parameters lead to distinctive changes in calculated band structure and topology.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate experimental determination of the pnictide z parameter at low temperatures is essential for precise electronic structure calculations.
  • Sophisticated treatment of La 4f states is crucial for reliable calculations in LaFe2P2 and related La-containing compounds.
  • Findings highlight the importance of structural and electronic configuration details for accurate theoretical predictions in 122 materials.