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  • Quantum Chemistry
  • Computational Physics
  • Materials Science

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  • Density functional theory (DFT) relies on accurate approximations for exchange-correlation holes.
  • The correlation factor (CF) approach models the exchange-correlation hole using a correlation factor (fC) multiplied by a model exchange hole.
  • Self-consistent implementation of CF-based functionals remains a challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To simplify previously developed correlation factor (CF) models for density functional theory (DFT).
  • To enable self-consistent implementation of CF-based exchange-correlation functionals.
  • To develop and validate a new meta-generalized gradient approximation (meta-GGA) functional using the simplified CF approach.

Main Methods:

  • Simplification of existing correlation factor (CF) models.
  • Development of a new meta-generalized gradient approximation (meta-GGA) functional based on the simplified CF approach.
  • Validation of the new functional's accuracy against established meta-GGA functionals.

Main Results:

  • A simplified CF model enabling feasible self-consistent implementations was proposed.
  • A new meta-GGA functional was derived with minimal empiricism.
  • The developed functional demonstrated accuracy comparable to more complex meta-GGA functionals.

Conclusions:

  • The simplified CF approach facilitates the development of self-consistent and accurate DFT functionals.
  • This work offers a practical pathway for creating improved meta-GGA approximations.
  • The proposed method balances accuracy with computational feasibility in electronic structure calculations.