Generalized Slater-Condon parameters for relativistic strongly correlated orbitals

Abstract

Relativistic correction to the Coulomb interaction is considered for strongly correlated electron orbitals. The atomic representation of the Coulomb-Breit interaction and its physical origin are clarified, to generalize a concept of the Slater-Condon parameters. In the derivation, it proves advantageous to employ the spherical representation of photons, which can be categorized into three types: scalar, electric, and magnetic photons. The electronic degrees of freedom can similarly be classified in terms of the angular momentum tensor or multipoles. Consequently, the interaction between electric multipoles is mediated by scalar photons, magnetic multipoles by magnetic photons, and magnetic toroidal multipoles by electric photons. These parameters can be integrated with the multiorbital Hubbard model or the Anderson lattice and serve as the foundational framework for investigating relativistic strongly correlated electron systems.