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YingXing Cheng

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arXiv2026

A new framework for atom-resolved decomposition of second-harmonic generation in nonlinear-optical crystals

In this work, we develop a new framework for computing atom-resolved contributions to optical properties based on atoms-in-molecules (AIM) schemes. The formalism is independent of the specific AIM method and is made rigorous by partitioning momentum matrix elements into atomic contributions while exactly satisfying the relevant sum rules. We apply it to second-harmonic generation (SHG) in six representative UV and deep-UV nonlinear-optical crystals, namely $\beta$-\ce{BaB2O4} (BBO), \ce{LiB3O5} (LBO), \ce{CsB3O5} (CBO), \ce{CsLiB6O10} (CLBO), \ce{KBe2BO3F2} (KBBF), and \ce{LiCs2PO4} (LCPO). The atom-triplet decomposition reveals a clear hierarchy for the largest SHG component of each crystal. In general, two-center terms provide the leading contribution, one-center terms remain comparatively small, and fully three-center terms supply an important secondary contribution. A motif-triplet decomposition further indicates behavior dominated by the anionic framework in KBBF and LBO. In BBO, CBO, and CLBO, contributions from the anionic framework and the cation sublattice act cooperatively, although the cation contribution is crystal dependent. Moreover, cooperative contributions from the phosphate framework and the Cs sublattice are also observed in LCPO, where the O-Cs contribution is particularly significant. These results may provide a new perspective for understanding the microscopic origin of SHG in nonlinear-optical materials.

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arXiv2026

Impact of scissors-correction schemes on first-principles calculations of second-harmonic generation in ultraviolet nonlinear-optical crystals

In this work, we assess two widely used scissors-correction schemes for first-principles calculations of second-harmonic generation in representative borate and phosphate ultraviolet nonlinear-optical (UV-NLO) crystals, namely scheme-L [Phys.\ Rev.\ Lett.\ \textbf{63}, 1719 (1989)] and scheme-N [Phys.\ Rev.\ B \textbf{72}, 045223 (2005)]. To enable controlled and numerically robust comparisons, we derive a unified static-limit formulation that avoids spurious divergences and is applicable to both schemes, thereby extending earlier static-limit treatments that were effectively restricted to scheme-L. Benchmark calculations show that both schemes largely preserve the spectral line shape while mainly rescaling the overall response. Scheme-N systematically yields 15\%--25\% larger SHG magnitudes than scheme-L, although for some tensor components and experimental datasets scheme-L shows closer agreement with experiment. We further show that Kleinman symmetry is satisfied in the static limit at the level of the formal theory, whereas apparent violations in practical calculations arise mainly from the numerical approximation used to evaluate generalized derivatives.

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arXiv2024

Approximations of the Iterative Stockholder Analysis scheme using exponential basis functions

In this work, we introduce several approximations of the Iterative Stockholder Analysis (ISA) method based on exponential basis functions. These approximations are categorized into linear and non-linear models, referred to as LISA and NLIS, respectively. By particular choices of hyperparameters in the NLIS model, both LISA and the Minimal-Basis Iterative Stockholder (MBIS) method can be reproduced. Four LISA variants are constructed using systematically generated exponential basis functions derived from the NLIS model applied to atomic systems. The performance of these LISA variants and NLIS models is benchmarked on 15 small molecules, including neutral, anionic, and cationic species. To facilitate comparison, we propose several metrics designed to highlight differences between the methods. Our results demonstrate that LISA, employing Gaussian basis functions derived from the NLIS model on isolated atomic systems, achieves an optimal balance of computational accuracy, robustness, and efficiency, particularly in minimizing the objective function.

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arXiv2024

Relativistic and electron-correlation effects in static dipole polarizabilities for group 12 elements

In this study, we report a comprehensive calculation of static dipole polarizabilities for group 12 elements using the finite-field approach in conjunction with the relativistic coupled-cluster method, including single, double, and perturbative triple excitations. Relativistic effects are systematically explored, encompassing scalar-relativistic, spin-orbit coupling (SOC), and full Dirac-Coulomb contributions. The recommended polarizability values, with uncertainties, are $37.95 \pm 0.77$ a.u. for Zn, $45.68 \pm 1.21$ a.u. for Cd, $34.04 \pm 0.68$ a.u. for Hg, and $27.92 \pm 0.28$ a.u. for Cn. These results are in excellent agreement with the 2018 compilation of static dipole polarizabilities [Mol. Phys. \textbf{117}, 1200 (2019)] and reduce uncertainties for Cd and Cn. Our analysis demonstrates that scalar-relativistic effects dominate the relativistic corrections, with SOC contributions found to be negligible. The role of electron correlation is examined across all relativistic regimes, highlighting its critical importance in achieving accurate polarizability predictions.

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arXiv2024

Relativistic and electron-correlation effects in static dipole polarizabilities for group 11 elements

The static dipole polarizabilities of group 11 elements (Cu, Ag, and Au) are computed using the relativistic coupled-cluster method with single, double, and perturbative triple excitations. Three types of relativistic effects on dipole polarizabilities are investigated: scalar-relativistic, spin-orbit coupling (SOC), and fully relativistic Dirac-Coulomb contributions. The final recommended values, including uncertainties, are $46.91 \pm 1.31$ a.u. for Cu, $50.97 \pm 1.93$ a.u. for Ag, and $36.68 \pm 0.78$ a.u. for Au. Our results show close agreement with the values recommended in the 2018 Table of static dipole polarizabilities for neutral elements [\textit{Mol. Phys.} \textbf{2019}, \textit{117}, 1200], with reduced uncertainties for Ag and Au. The analysis indicates that scalar-relativistic effects are the dominant relativistic contribution for these elements, while SOC effects are negligible. The influence of electron correlation across all relativistic regimes is also evaluated, demonstrating its significant role in the accurate calculation of dipole polarizabilities.

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arXiv2024

Relativistic and Electron Correlation Effects in Static Dipole Polarizabilities for Main-Group Elements

In this study, I compute the static dipole polarizability of main-group elements using the finite-field method combined with relativistic coupled-cluster and configuration interaction simulations. The computational results closely align with the values recommended in the 2018 table of static dipole polarizabilities of neutral elements [Mol. Phys. 117, 1200 (2019)]. Additionally, I investigate the influence of relativistic effects and electron correlation on atomic dipole polarizabilities. Specifically, three types of relativistic effects impacting dipole polarizabilities are studied: scalar-relativistic, spin-orbit coupling, and fully relativistic Dirac-Coulomb effects. The results indicate that scalar-relativistic effects are predominant for atoms in Groups 1--2, with minimal influence from spin-orbit coupling effects. Conversely, for elements in Groups 13--18, scalar-relativistic effects are less significant, while spin-orbit coupling significantly affects elements starting from the fourth row in Groups 13--14 and from the fifth row in Groups 15--18. In each category of relativistic effects, the impact of electron correlation is evaluated. The results show that electron correlation significantly influences dipole polarizability calculations, particularly for Groups 1--2 and 13--14 atoms, but is less significant for Groups 15--18 atoms. This study provides a comprehensive and consistent dataset of dipole polarizabilities and contributes to a systematic understanding of the roles of relativistic and electron correlation effects in atomic dipole polarizabilities, serving as a valuable reference for future research.

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arXiv2024

Multi-center decomposition of molecular densities: A numerical perspective

In this study, we analyze various Iterative Stockholder Analysis (ISA) methods for molecular density partitioning, focusing on the numerical performance of the recently proposed Linear approximation of Iterative Stockholder Analysis model (LISA) [J. Chem. Phys. 156, 164107 (2022)]. We first provide a systematic derivation of various iterative solvers to find the unique LISA solution. In a subsequent systematic numerical study, we evaluate their performance on 48 organic and inorganic, neutral and charged molecules and also compare LISA to two other well-known ISA variants: the Gaussian Iterative Stockholder Analysis (GISA) and Minimum Basis Iterative Stockholder analysis (MBIS). The study reveals that LISA-family methods can offer a numerically more efficient approach with better accuracy compared to the two comparative methods. Moreover, the well-known issue with the MBIS method, where atomic charges obtained for negatively charged molecules are anomalously negative, is not observed in LISA-family methods. Despite the fact that LISA occasionally exhibits elevated entropy as a consequence of the absence of more diffuse basis functions, this issue can be readily mitigated by incorporating additional or integrating supplementary basis functions within the LISA framework. This research provides the foundation for future studies on the efficiency and chemical accuracy of molecular density partitioning schemes.

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arXiv2022

A new framework for frequency-dependent polarizable force fields

A frequency-dependent extension of the polarizable force field ``Atom-Condensed Kohn-Sham density functional theory approximated to the second-order'' (ACKS2) [J. Chem. Phys. 141, 194114 (2014)] is proposed, referred to as ACKS2$ω$. The method enables theoretical predictions of dynamical response properties of finite systems after a partitioning of the frequency-dependent molecular response function. Parameters in this model are computed simply as expectation values of an electronic wavefunction, and the hardness matrix is entirely reused from ACKS2 as an adiabatic approximation is used. A numerical validation shows that accurate models can already be obtained with atomic monopoles and dipoles. Absorption spectra of 42 organic and inorganic molecular monomers are evaluated using ACKS2$ω$, and our results agree well with the time-dependent DFT calculations. Also for the calculation of $C_6$ dispersion coefficients, ACKS2$ω$ closely reproduces its TDDFT reference. When parameters for ACKS2$ω$ are derived from a PBE/aug-cc-pVDZ ground state, it reproduces experimental values for 903 organic and inorganic intermolecular pairs with an MAPE of 3.84\%. Our results confirm that ACKS2$ω$ offers a solid connection between the quantum-mechanical description of frequency-dependent response and computationally efficient force-field models.

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