Discrepancy between TDHF and TIMEEV

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Discrepancy between TDHF and TIMEEV

#1 Post by ashwin_r » Sun Dec 17, 2023 12:17 am

I'm trying to compare the outputs of a set of time-dependent calculations on LiF using TDHF and TIMEEV algorithms. I'm using a global hybrid XC-functional (AEXX=0.5) in these calculations. (Vasp version 6.4.2; Intel compiler+MKL)

From running a few tests, it appears that, minimally, one has to explicitly set LADDER=.TRUE. for the TIMEEV case otherwise it just reproduces the independent-particle spectrum. With that done, the TIMEEV spectrum now seems to capture the energy of the first excitonic peak correctly but the height is quite wrong. The overall shape of the spectrum with TIMEEV is also quite different from the TDHF case.

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Re: Discrepancy between TDHF and TIMEEV

#2 Post by pedro_melo » Thu Dec 21, 2023 11:40 am

Dear ashwin_r,

Thank you for reporting this issue. I am currently working on it and will come back to you with an answer as soon as possible.

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Re: Discrepancy between TDHF and TIMEEV

#3 Post by pedro_melo » Wed Jan 17, 2024 3:50 pm

Dear ashwin_r,

I have found that several default variables are reported with strange values in the OUTCAR you obtained during the time-evolution run. I have also reproduced the issue with my own runs. I am looking into this issue.

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Re: Discrepancy between TDHF and TIMEEV

#4 Post by ashwin_r » Fri Jan 19, 2024 10:17 pm

Dear Pedro,

I'll recheck my runs. But for now it seems that the problem is reproducible so I'll look forward to the bug-fix .

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Re: Discrepancy between TDHF and TIMEEV

#5 Post by ashwin_r » Sat May 25, 2024 2:19 am

Just following up to inquire if this bug-fix is expected soon. Thanks!

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Re: Discrepancy between TDHF and TIMEEV

#6 Post by pedro_melo » Mon May 27, 2024 12:34 pm

Dear Ashwin,

As far as we have planned this issue should be fixed in the next release of VASP.

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