A comparison between the one- and two-step spin-orbit coupling approaches based on the ab initio Density Matrix Renormalization Group
arXiv:2207.02435 · doi:10.1063/5.0107805
Abstract
The efficient and reliable treatment of both spin-orbit coupling (SOC) and electron correlation is essential for understanding f-element chemistry. We analyze two approaches to the problem, the one-step approach where both effects are treated simultaneously, and the two-step state interaction approach. We report an implementation of the ab initio density matrix renormalization group (DMRG) with a one-step treatment of the SOC effect which can be compared to prior two-step treatments on an equal footing. Using a dysprosium octahedral complex and bridged dimer as benchmark systems, we identify characteristics of problems where the one-step approach is beneficial for obtaining the low-energy spectrum.
9 pages, 4 figures
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