Density functional theory [[electronic resource] ] : a practical introduction / / David S. Sholl and Jan Steckel |
Autore | Sholl David S |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley, c2009 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (252 p.) |
Disciplina | 530.14/4 |
Altri autori (Persone) | SteckelJanice A |
Soggetto topico |
Density functionals
Mathematical physics Quantum chemistry |
ISBN |
1-118-21104-9
1-282-13728-X 9786612137280 0-470-44771-0 0-470-44770-2 |
Classificazione |
UL 2000
VE 5650 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
DENSITY FUNCTIONAL THEORY; CONTENTS; Preface; 1 What Is Density Functional Theory?; 1.1 How to Approach This Book; 1.2 Examples of DFT in Action; 1.2.1 Ammonia Synthesis by Heterogeneous Catalysis; 1.2.2 Embrittlement of Metals by Trace Impurities; 1.2.3 Materials Properties for Modeling Planetary Formation; 1.3 The Schrödinger Equation; 1.4 Density Functional Theory-From Wave Functions to Electron Density; 1.5 Exchange-Correlation Functional; 1.6 The Quantum Chemistry Tourist; 1.6.1 Localized and Spatially Extended Functions; 1.6.2 Wave-Function-Based Methods; 1.6.3 Hartree-Fock Method
1.6.4 Beyond Hartree-Fock1.7 What Can DFT Not Do?; 1.8 Density Functional Theory in Other Fields; 1.9 How to Approach This Book (Revisited); References; Further Reading; 2 DFT Calculations for Simple Solids; 2.1 Periodic Structures, Supercells, and Lattice Parameters; 2.2 Face-Centered Cubic Materials; 2.3 Hexagonal Close-Packed Materials; 2.4 Crystal Structure Prediction; 2.5 Phase Transformations; Exercises; Further Reading; Appendix Calculation Details; 3 Nuts and Bolts of DFT Calculations; 3.1 Reciprocal Space and k Points; 3.1.1 Plane Waves and the Brillouin Zone 3.1.2 Integrals in k Space3.1.3 Choosing k Points in the Brillouin Zone; 3.1.4 Metals-Special Cases in k Space; 3.1.5 Summary of k Space; 3.2 Energy Cutoffs; 3.2.1 Pseudopotentials; 3.3 Numerical Optimization; 3.3.1 Optimization in One Dimension; 3.3.2 Optimization in More than One Dimension; 3.3.3 What Do I Really Need to Know about Optimization?; 3.4 DFT Total Energies-An Iterative Optimization Problem; 3.5 Geometry Optimization; 3.5.1 Internal Degrees of Freedom; 3.5.2 Geometry Optimization with Constrained Atoms; 3.5.3 Optimizing Supercell Volume and Shape; Exercises; References Further ReadingAppendix Calculation Details; 4 DFT Calculations for Surfaces of Solids; 4.1 Importance of Surfaces; 4.2 Periodic Boundary Conditions and Slab Models; 4.3 Choosing k Points for Surface Calculations; 4.4 Classification of Surfaces by Miller Indices; 4.5 Surface Relaxation; 4.6 Calculation of Surface Energies; 4.7 Symmetric and Asymmetric Slab Models; 4.8 Surface Reconstruction; 4.9 Adsorbates on Surfaces; 4.9.1 Accuracy of Adsorption Energies; 4.10 Effects of Surface Coverage; Exercises; References; Further Reading; Appendix Calculation Details 5 DFT Calculations of Vibrational Frequencies5.1 Isolated Molecules; 5.2 Vibrations of a Collection of Atoms; 5.3 Molecules on Surfaces; 5.4 Zero-Point Energies; 5.5 Phonons and Delocalized Modes; Exercises; Reference; Further Reading; Appendix Calculation Details; 6 Calculating Rates of Chemical Processes Using Transition State Theory; 6.1 One-Dimensional Example; 6.2 Multidimensional Transition State Theory; 6.3 Finding Transition States; 6.3.1 Elastic Band Method; 6.3.2 Nudged Elastic Band Method; 6.3.3 Initializing NEB Calculations; 6.4 Finding the Right Transition States 6.5 Connecting Individual Rates to Overall Dynamics |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910146412203321 |
Sholl David S | ||
Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley, c2009 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Density functional theory : a practical introduction / / David S. Sholl and Jan Steckel |
Autore | Sholl David S |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley, c2009 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (252 p.) |
Disciplina | 530.14/4 |
Altri autori (Persone) | SteckelJanice A |
Soggetto topico |
Density functionals
Mathematical physics Quantum chemistry |
ISBN |
1-118-21104-9
1-282-13728-X 9786612137280 0-470-44771-0 0-470-44770-2 |
Classificazione |
UL 2000
VE 5650 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
DENSITY FUNCTIONAL THEORY; CONTENTS; Preface; 1 What Is Density Functional Theory?; 1.1 How to Approach This Book; 1.2 Examples of DFT in Action; 1.2.1 Ammonia Synthesis by Heterogeneous Catalysis; 1.2.2 Embrittlement of Metals by Trace Impurities; 1.2.3 Materials Properties for Modeling Planetary Formation; 1.3 The Schrödinger Equation; 1.4 Density Functional Theory-From Wave Functions to Electron Density; 1.5 Exchange-Correlation Functional; 1.6 The Quantum Chemistry Tourist; 1.6.1 Localized and Spatially Extended Functions; 1.6.2 Wave-Function-Based Methods; 1.6.3 Hartree-Fock Method
1.6.4 Beyond Hartree-Fock1.7 What Can DFT Not Do?; 1.8 Density Functional Theory in Other Fields; 1.9 How to Approach This Book (Revisited); References; Further Reading; 2 DFT Calculations for Simple Solids; 2.1 Periodic Structures, Supercells, and Lattice Parameters; 2.2 Face-Centered Cubic Materials; 2.3 Hexagonal Close-Packed Materials; 2.4 Crystal Structure Prediction; 2.5 Phase Transformations; Exercises; Further Reading; Appendix Calculation Details; 3 Nuts and Bolts of DFT Calculations; 3.1 Reciprocal Space and k Points; 3.1.1 Plane Waves and the Brillouin Zone 3.1.2 Integrals in k Space3.1.3 Choosing k Points in the Brillouin Zone; 3.1.4 Metals-Special Cases in k Space; 3.1.5 Summary of k Space; 3.2 Energy Cutoffs; 3.2.1 Pseudopotentials; 3.3 Numerical Optimization; 3.3.1 Optimization in One Dimension; 3.3.2 Optimization in More than One Dimension; 3.3.3 What Do I Really Need to Know about Optimization?; 3.4 DFT Total Energies-An Iterative Optimization Problem; 3.5 Geometry Optimization; 3.5.1 Internal Degrees of Freedom; 3.5.2 Geometry Optimization with Constrained Atoms; 3.5.3 Optimizing Supercell Volume and Shape; Exercises; References Further ReadingAppendix Calculation Details; 4 DFT Calculations for Surfaces of Solids; 4.1 Importance of Surfaces; 4.2 Periodic Boundary Conditions and Slab Models; 4.3 Choosing k Points for Surface Calculations; 4.4 Classification of Surfaces by Miller Indices; 4.5 Surface Relaxation; 4.6 Calculation of Surface Energies; 4.7 Symmetric and Asymmetric Slab Models; 4.8 Surface Reconstruction; 4.9 Adsorbates on Surfaces; 4.9.1 Accuracy of Adsorption Energies; 4.10 Effects of Surface Coverage; Exercises; References; Further Reading; Appendix Calculation Details 5 DFT Calculations of Vibrational Frequencies5.1 Isolated Molecules; 5.2 Vibrations of a Collection of Atoms; 5.3 Molecules on Surfaces; 5.4 Zero-Point Energies; 5.5 Phonons and Delocalized Modes; Exercises; Reference; Further Reading; Appendix Calculation Details; 6 Calculating Rates of Chemical Processes Using Transition State Theory; 6.1 One-Dimensional Example; 6.2 Multidimensional Transition State Theory; 6.3 Finding Transition States; 6.3.1 Elastic Band Method; 6.3.2 Nudged Elastic Band Method; 6.3.3 Initializing NEB Calculations; 6.4 Finding the Right Transition States 6.5 Connecting Individual Rates to Overall Dynamics |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910822436203321 |
Sholl David S | ||
Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley, c2009 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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