Spectral density and metal-insulator phase transition in mott insulators within reduced density matrix functional theory

S. Sharma*, J. K. Dewhurst, S. Shallcross, E. K.U. Gross

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Abstract

We present a method for calculating the spectrum of periodic solids within reduced density matrix functional theory. This method is validated by a detailed comparison of the angular momentum projected spectral density with that of well-established many-body techniques, finding very good agreement in all cases. The physics behind the pressure induced insulator-metal phase transition in MnO is investigated. The driving mechanism of this transition is identified as increased crystal field splitting with pressure, resulting in a charge redistribution between the Mn eg and t2g symmetry projected states.

Original languageEnglish
Article number116403
JournalPhysical Review Letters
Volume110
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - 12 Mar 2013
Externally publishedYes

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