Questions tagged [geometry-optimization]
Questions about finding the molecular or material geometry that has the lowest energy.
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Relax vs VC-Relax for interstitial incorporation energy
In order to model an interstitial trapped in a metal lattice, and the associated incorporation energy, which should be used - "relax" or "vc-relax"? I want to understand the ...
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Why is CPHF/CPKS necessary for calculating second derivatives?
This question is coming from an answer to one of my previous questions. During optimizations, QM programs usually compute the gradient(first derivative) analytically, and take a guess of the hessian (...
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Geometric optimization taking a long time. Are my convergence criteria too tight in CP2K?
I have been having trouble with the VIBRATIONAL_ANALYSIS routine. Namely, the routine keeps timing out. I am trying to find the vibrational modes of Pyridine in a non periodic system, as well as Mo2C ...
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How to define a nonconventional geometry to obtain exchange spring hysteresis loop structure using MuMax3?
I have tried to simulate the hysteresis loop for the exchange spring structure using Mumax3. I have already simulated the hysteresis loop for the conventional bilayer soft-hard structure. Please find ...
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Comparing calculations in plane wave and atomic orbital bases for the same functional
Let's say I have two codes. One is plane wave, and the other is using atomic orbitals as basis sets. How can I compare these two codes with the same functional? And let's say I want to optimise the ...
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How can I increase the default maximum limit on step size for convergence in quantum ESPRESSO?
When trying to manually optimise the geometry of the crystal, I've faced an issue wherein the code stopped the convergence process after just 100 steps (which was the default maximum). Is there a way ...
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Should I do vc-relax with nspin=2 in Quantum Espresso for magnetic samples?
I'm a beginner when it comes to DFT and Quantum Espresso.
Consider I have a lattice which has associated magnetic properties. So for geometric optimization should I take into account the magnetic ...
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When should “vc-relax” be performed over “relax” calculations in Quantum ESPRESSO?
I'm new to Quantum ESPRESSO and I have read that there are several scenarios when relax calculations are preferred over vc-relax calculations, for example in maintaining vacuum while modelling surface....
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Analytic gradient for DLPNO-CCSD
Is there a formula for analytical gradients (for geometry optimization) for the DLPNO-CCSD method? I ask because I know that it is not implemented in ORCA. Maybe PNO-CCSD is implemented in MRCC or ...
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Is there a software that has implemented forces of TDDFT calculations for solids?
I'd like to investigate the structural relaxations of the excited state for periodic systems. BSE and TDDFT are two promising methods for this purpose. While there is a discussion on BSE Is there a ...
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Can I use two different codes?
Can I use one code for geometry optimization and another code for a single point calculation on that optimized geometry? Can one publish results like that?
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Geometry optimization for n-layers in VASP
What is the best way to optimize monolayer geometry in VASP?
Should the same method be used for an n-layer (n=2,3,4,5)?
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Permissible amount of forces on ions in a relaxed structure
An equilibrium structure would be at a local minimum but that doesn't happen with all relaxation calculations. Relaxed structures tend to have some resultant forces on ions. What amount of these ...
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How would you report the lattice parameters of an alloy, modelled using a supercell
There is a whole lot of literature behind ab initio modelling of alloys with statistical site occupancies. These include VCA, SQS, CPA, supercell approach, etc. This question does not aim to compare ...
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Logic of published geometry optimization results without checking phonons
I see that in many papers where optimization results presented, they do not mention phonons and their force convergence criterion is 0.01 eV/A. Can you publish a result like that? And is not this ...
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How do I predict the structure of a nanoparticle with Calypso and Quantum ESPRESSO?
I want to create a nanoparticle of CuO and predict it's structure. I've done unit cell relaxation with Quantum ESPRESSO. One tool to predict nanocluster structure is Calypso which is PSO-based. I'm ...
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Candidate structures for global minimum determination
What are the best packages that can generate candidate structures for quantum chemical optimization (DFT or CCSD) to find the global minimum? I am working on the gas-phase small inorganic clusters (...
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Is there a possibility to change the initial crystal system during full geometric relaxation?
One of the challenges of modelling completely new material using DFT is the selection of initial geometry. Usually, an experimental structure (cif) which appears to be similar to the new material in ...
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ASE's fmax and FHI-AIMS's relax_geometry bfgs “tolerance”. Are they same?
They look like the same thing, but their definitions are confusing. Additionally, while it's possible to use 'tolerance'< 0.05 in AIMS easily, in ASE, some structures never optimize if you choose ...
