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DFT+U

Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2017 11:24 pm
by lakhal
Dear abinit users
I have a question about DFT + U, I read in the abinit tutorial just the example of LDA + U, my question is: can I use GGA + U or not?
Thanks to all

Re: DFT+U

Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 11:49 am
by amadon
Hello,

Yes, you can use whatever functional in combination with +U.
Indeed LDA+U should be replaced in general by DFT+U

best regards
Bernard