Effective spin-orbit models using correlated first-principles wave functions

Abstract

Diffusion Monte Carlo is one of the most accurate scalable many-body methods for solid state systems. However, to date, spin-orbit interactions have not been incorporated into these calcualtions at a first-principles level; only having been applied to small systems. In this technique, we use explicitly correlated first-principles quantum Monte Carlo calculations to derive an effective spin-orbit model Hamiltonian. The simplified model Hamiltonian is then solved to obtain the energetics of the system. To demonstrate this method, benchmark studies are performed in main-group atoms and monolayer tungsten disulfide, where high accuracy is obtained.

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