Self-interaction corrected, local spin density description of the γ→α transition in Ce

Z. Szotek; W. M. Temmerman; H. Winter

doi:10.1103/PhysRevLett.72.1244

Self-interaction corrected, local spin density description of the γ→α transition in Ce

Z. Szotek, W. M. Temmerman, and H. Winter

Phys. Rev. Lett. 72, 1244 – Published 21 February 1994

Abstract

We show that, in contrast to local spin density, the self-interaction corrected local spin density provides a correct description of the γ phase of Ce metal. It correctly accounts for the volume and magnetic moment collapse at the γ→α transition, in good agreement with experiment.

Received 18 November 1993

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.72.1244

Authors & Affiliations

Z. Szotek, W. M. Temmerman, and H. Winter

Max-Planck-Institut für Festkörperforschung, Postfach 80 06 65, D-70506 Stuttgart, Germany
Science and Engineering Research Council, Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington WA4 4AD, United Kingdom
Kernforschungszentrum Karlsruhe, Institut für Nukleare Festkörperphysik, Postfach 3640, D-7500 Karlsruhe, Germany