scholarly journals An Overview of Self-Consistent Field Calculations Within Finite Basis Sets

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 1218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susi Lehtola ◽  
Frank Blockhuys ◽  
Christian Van Alsenoy
Keyword(s):  
Density Functional ◽  
Finite Basis ◽  
The Self ◽  
Basis Set ◽  
Alternative Methods ◽  
Basis Sets ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Consistent Field ◽  
Self Consistent ◽  
Self Consistent Field

A uniform derivation of the self-consistent field equations in a finite basis set is presented. Both restricted and unrestricted Hartree–Fock (HF) theory as well as various density functional approximations are considered. The unitary invariance of the HF and density functional models is discussed, paving the way for the use of localized molecular orbitals. The self-consistent field equations are derived in a non-orthogonal basis set, and their solution is discussed also in the presence of linear dependencies in the basis. It is argued why iterative diagonalization of the Kohn–Sham–Fock matrix leads to the minimization of the total energy. Alternative methods for the solution of the self-consistent field equations via direct minimization as well as stability analysis are briefly discussed. Explicit expressions are given for the contributions to the Kohn–Sham–Fock matrix up to meta-GGA functionals. Range-separated hybrids and non-local correlation functionals are summarily reviewed.

Universal Gaussian basis functions in relativistic quantum chemistry: atomic Dirac–Fock–Coulomb and Dirac–Fock–Breit calculations

1992 ◽  
Vol 70 (6) ◽  
pp. 1822-1826 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. L. Malli ◽  
A. B. F. Da Silva ◽  
Yasuyuki Ishikawa
Keyword(s):  
Relativistic Quantum ◽  
Basis Set ◽  
Basis Sets ◽  
Interaction Energies ◽  
Gaussian Basis Sets ◽  
Consistent Field ◽  
Self Consistent ◽  
Self Consistent Field ◽  
Gaussian Basis Set ◽  
Good Agreement

Matrix Dirac–Fock–Coulomb and Dirac–Fock–Breit self-consistent field calculations are performed for a number of neutral atoms. He (Z = 2) through Xe (Z = 54), using the universal Gaussian basis set (18s, 12p, 11d) reported recently by Da Silva etal. The total Dirac–Fock–Coulomb, the Dirac–Fock–Breit, and the Breit interaction energies calculated with this universal Gaussian basis set are in good agreement with the corresponding values obtained by using an extensive well-tempered Gaussian basis set for the He through Ca (Z = 20) atoms. Although this universal Gaussian basis set is inadequate for the calculation of total Dirac–Fock–Coulomb and Dirac–Fock–Breit energies for the Kr, Sr, and Xe atoms, the Breit interaction energies calculated with this basis for these three atoms are in very good agreement with the corresponding Breit interaction energies obtained by using the extensive well-tempered Gaussian basis sets. Work is in progress to generate a more extensive and energetically better universal Gaussian basis set for He through Xe for its use in non-relativistic Hartree–Fock as well as Dirac–Fock self-consistent field calculations on polyatomics involving heavy atoms.

On the dissociation energy of Ti(OH2)+. An MCSCF, CCSD(T), and DFT study

1996 ◽  
Vol 74 (10) ◽  
pp. 1824-1829 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Irigoras ◽  
J.M. Ugalde ◽  
X. Lopez ◽  
C. Sarasola
Keyword(s):  
Dissociation Energy ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Basis Sets ◽  
Coupled Cluster ◽  
Functional Theory ◽  
Consistent Field ◽  
Self Consistent ◽  
Self Consistent Field ◽  
Self Consistent Field Theory ◽  
Effective Core Potentials

The dissociation energy of the Ti(OH2)+ ion–molecule complex was calculated by the multiconfigurational self-consistent field theory, coupled cluster theory, and two density functional theory based methods, using both all-electron basis sets and effective core potentials. The calculations show that approximate density functional theory gives results in better agreement with experiment than either the multiconfigurational self-consistent field theory or the coupled cluster theory, with both all-electron basis sets and effective core potentials. Nevertheless, the optimized geometries and harmonic vibration frequencies are very similar, irrespective of the level of theory used. The interconfigurational energy ordering of the two valence electronic configurations dn−1s and dn−2s2 of the 4F electronic state of the titanium cation were also calculated and are discussed. Key words: ab initio, dissociation energy, ion–molecule complex, effective core potentials, transition metals.

Self-consistent field with exchange for carbon

1939 ◽  
Vol 173 (952) ◽  
pp. 59-67 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
The Self ◽  
Light Elements ◽  
Field Equations ◽  
Method Of Calculation ◽  
Consistent Field ◽  
Self Consistent ◽  
Self Consistent Field

The self-consistent field equations without exchange have been solved for carbon by Torrance (1934) and the energy calculated by Ufford (1938). The results obtained by solving the self-consistent field equations including exchange for neutral carbon are given in this paper. It seemed to be useful to compute the self-consistent field for ions C +4 and C ++ also. Calculations for this atom were undertaken because the results are interesting for chemists and, moreover, in order to gain experience of these rather complicated calculations it seemed best to start on one of the light elements. The notation and method of calculation are in general the same as those used and developed by D. R. and W. Hartree (1935, 1936 a, b, c , 1938 a, b ). The main difference is in the calculation of Y k functions.

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