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Solution of Poisson's equation for finite systems using plane wave methods

Alberto Castro, Angel Rubio, M. J. Stott

physics.comp-pharXiv:physics/0012024

Abstract

Reciprocal space methods for solving Poisson's equation for finite charge distributions are investigated. Improvements to previous proposals are presented, and their performance is compared in the context of a real-space density functional theory code. Two basic methodologies are followed: calculation of correction terms, and imposition of a cut-off to the Coulomb potential. We conclude that these methods can be safely applied to finite or aperiodic systems with a reasonable control of speed and accuracy.

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