Questions tagged [virtual-crystal-approximation]
Questions about the virtual crystal approximation.
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How to use coherent-potential approximation (CPA) method in VASP?
I found there are very few tutorials regarding how to use the CPA method in VASP. Are there any nice materials available?
Also what are the pros and cons of CPA and VCA? If CPA is more reliable then ...
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Special quasirandom structures vs virtual crystal approach
What are the advantages and disadvantages in using special quasirandom structures (SQS) vs virtual-crystal approximation (VCA) to simulate electronic properties of disordered alloys?
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