Questions tagged [spin-orbit-coupling]
For questions related to the calculation of the interaction of spin electronic states or weak magnetic interaction between an electrons spin and orbital motion.
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Spin orbit coupling from spin polarized density of states?
My knowledge in these areas of physics is lacking, so please expect naivety ahead (perhaps, dumb down your answer accordingly).
From what I read online, spin orbit coupling is how the angular momentum ...
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What's the difference between spin-unpolarized, spin-polarized and non-colinear calculation?
The central goal of the first-principles simulation is to solve the Kohn-Sham equation:
$$[-\dfrac{1}{2}\nabla^2+v_{\textit{eff}}(\vec{r})]\phi_n(\vec{r})=E_n\psi_n(\vec{r}).$$
Here the atomic unit ...
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What is the difference between Ultrasoft, ONCV and PAW Pseudopotentials? Which is better for a spin-orbit coupled calculation?
I am trying to do spin-orbit coupled calculations for various topological insulators. I have found papers using Quantum Espresso with ONCV pseudopotentials and papers using VASP with PAW ...
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Is the non-trivial band topology in a system, caused by spin-orbit-coupling or band inversion?
How can we know that the non-trivial band topology in a system is driven by spin-orbit coupling (SOC) or by band inversion?
Based on my understanding, SOC causes the band inversion and makes the ...
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Spin density in systems with non-collinear magnetism using VASP
I have recently been working with non-collinear antiferromagnetic systems. I understand that, in order to obtain spin density, one must obtain the electron density in one configuration of spin and ...
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How to generate relativistic pseudo-potential using Vanderbilt USPP that captures spin-orbit coupling?
I have used Vanderbilt USPP for generating a pseudopotential that does not include the spin-orbit term.
But I want to have the spin-orbit coupling term included in the pseudopotential, to do ...
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Total spin and/or multiplicity for transition metal ions?
I am trying to input various charge states of various transition metal ion species into DFT calculations. The program requires an input of multiplicity = 2*(total spin) + 1.
I have an undergraduate-...
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Spin–orbit interaction with DFT
I'm new to DFT.
Does the DFT take into account the spin-orbit interaction?
On the one hand, this is a relativistic effect, perhaps DFT does not take it into account.
However, on the other hand, I ...
