The microscopic origin of the macroscopic dielectric permittivity of crystals: A mathematical viewpoint

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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to provide a mathematical analysis of the Adler-Wiser formula relating the macroscopic relative permittivity tensor to the microscopic structure of the crystal at the atomic level. The technical level of the presentation is kept at its minimum to emphasize the mathematical structure of the results. We also briefly review some models describing the electronic structure of finite systems, focusing on density operator based formulations, as well as the Hartree model for perfect crystals or crystals with a defect.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNumerical Analysis of Multiscale Computations - Proceedings of a Winter Workshop at the Banff International Research Station 2009
EditorsOlof Runborg, Bjorn Engquist, Yen-Hsi R. Tsai
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages87-125
Number of pages39
ISBN (Print)9783642219429
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2012
EventWorkshop on Numerical Analysis and Multiscale Computations, 2009 - Banff, Canada
Duration: 6 Dec 200911 Dec 2009

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computational Science and Engineering
Volume82
ISSN (Print)1439-7358

Conference

ConferenceWorkshop on Numerical Analysis and Multiscale Computations, 2009
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityBanff
Period6/12/0911/12/09

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