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Optimization
« on: March 18, 2017, 15:24 »
Hello,
             I have the structure of a crystal with experimental lattice parameters. I have the k_points and the Density Cut off.
1. How can i  optimize the crystal(bulk configuration)  using LBFGS optimizer method to get the optimized lattice parameters ?
2. Do I need to constrain the lattice vectors?
3. Do I need to apply an isotropic pressure?

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Re: Optimization
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2017, 06:39 »
1. Look at the manual :
http://docs.quantumwise.com/manuals/Types/OptimizeGeometry/OptimizeGeometry.html#optimizegeometry-f

With the default values for
"target_stress" , "constraints", and "optimizer_method" in OptimizeGeometry().
2. No.
3.  No.

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Re: Optimization
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2017, 07:23 »
Thanks for the reply,
                          Since i am not applying pressure , i need not to constrain bravais lattice . Am I right?

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Re: Optimization
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2017, 09:54 »
Yes, you are right.

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Re: Optimization
« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2017, 10:06 »
Thank you Sir