On the Basis Set Selection for Calculations of Core-Level States: Different Strategies to Balance Cost and Accuracy

06 April 2020, Version 1
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Abstract

We present a study on basis set effect in correlated calculations of core-level states. While it is well recognized that the core-level states require using more extensive basis sets than their valence counterparts, the standard strategy has been to use large contracted basis sets, such as the cc-pVXZ or cc-pCXZ series. Building upon the ideas of Besley, Gilbert, and Gill [J. Chem. Phys. 130, 124308 (2009)], we show that much more effective strategy is to use uncontracted bases, such as core or fully uncontracted Pople's basis. The physical grounds behind this approach are explained and illustrated by numerical results. We also discuss other cost-saving strategies, such as virtual space truncation and using mixed precision execution.

Keywords

core ionization energies
Core valence separation
Basis set uncontraction

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