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1Qingdao Institute for Theoretical and Computational Sciences, Institute of Frontier Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Qingdao, Shandong 266237, China. yang.guo@sdu.edu.cn.
Abstract:
The adiabatic connection (AC) approximation, along with its linearized variant AC0, was introduced as a method of obtaining dynamic correlation energy. When using a complete active space self-consistent field (CASSCF) wave function as a reference, the AC0 approximation is considered one of the most efficient multi-reference perturbation theories. It only involves the use of 1st- and 2nd-order reduced density matrices. However, some numerical results have indicated that the excitation energies predicted by AC0 are not as reliable as those from the second-order N-electron valence state perturbation theory (NEVPT2). In this study, we develop a spinless formulation of AC0 based on the Dyall Hamiltonian and provide a detailed comparison between AC0 and NEVPT2 approaches. We demonstrate the components within the correlation energy expressions that are common to both methods and those unique to either AC0 or NEVPT2. We investigate the role of the terms exclusive to NEVPT2 and explore the possibility of enhancing AC0's performance in this regard.
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