Magnetization output in bands calculation

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Magnetization output in bands calculation

Post by milesj » Wed Feb 19, 2025 6:18 am

Hello,

In the ypp bands interpolation, if spin-orbit coupling is included the code also outputs files for the "spin factors" and "magnetization along x/y/z". The magnetization output is simply the magnetization of the band state due to spin, right? It doesn't include orbital magnetization?

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Re: Magnetization output in bands calculation

Post by Davide Sangalli » Thu Feb 20, 2025 1:21 pm

Dear Miles,
I confirm, the magnetization is only the "spin magnetization"

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