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Giovanni Pizzi1, Valerio Vitale, Ryotaro Arita
1Theory and Simulation of Materials (THEOS) and National Centre for Computational Design and Discovery of Novel Materials (MARVEL), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland.
Wannier90 v3.0 now offers advanced features for calculating maximally-localised Wannier functions (MLWFs) and new material properties. This open-source program enhances electronic structure calculations with improved performance and usability.
Area of Science:
- Condensed matter physics
- Computational materials science
Background:
- Wannier90 is a key tool for calculating maximally-localised Wannier functions (MLWFs).
- Its development has shifted to a community-driven model, fostering new advancements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To detail the new features and improvements in Wannier90 v3.0.
- To highlight the expanded capabilities for material property calculations and code usability.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of new wannierisation and disentanglement features.
- Addition of new property calculations, including shift currents and Berry-curvature dipole.
- Performance enhancements through parallelisation and improved interpolation methods.
Main Results:
- Wannier90 v3.0 includes symmetry-adapted and selectively-localised Wannier functions.
- New capabilities enable calculation of dielectric, electronic, magnetic, optical, topological, and transport properties.
- Significant improvements in code performance, usability, and software engineering practices.
Conclusions:
- Wannier90 v3.0 represents a major upgrade, expanding its applicability in materials science.
- The community-driven development model ensures continued growth and broader scientific adoption.
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