Applying a scissor operator

[rvatanme]

Dear Users,

I would like to apply a scissor operator to correct the band gap of Silicon, but I don't know if yambo code has that ability or not. I'm just wondering if any one here knows how to use a scissor operator in yambo.

Best,
Reza

[Daniele Varsano]

Dear Reza,

The variable to be set is:

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%KfnQP_E				
0.000000|1.000000|1.000000|		#	(EXTQP)(BSK)(BSS)	E parameters (c/v) eV|adim|adim
%

The first number is the scissor values, the other two are meant if you want also insert a stretching of the valence and conduction bands.
If you want just the scissor you leave them to 1. 00.
I assume that you want to apply it in the BSE framework, otherwise the variable name in RPA response is XfnQP_E, with the same usage.
Please note that the scissor it is used in the tutorials, I invite to have a look.
Best,
Daniele