Finite expansion of the inverse matrix in the polarization propagator method

An alternative theoretical approach to the polarization propagator based on a new finite expansion of a finite-dimensional matrix is presented. The general equations for such an expansion are derived and the validity conditions stated. This method is used to accomplish an approximate scheme for the...

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Autor principal: Cavasotto, C.N.
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Sumario:An alternative theoretical approach to the polarization propagator based on a new finite expansion of a finite-dimensional matrix is presented. The general equations for such an expansion are derived and the validity conditions stated. This method is used to accomplish an approximate scheme for the self-energy of the particle-hole propagator within the superoperator formalism. Within this scheme each contribution includes corrections to infinite order in electronic interaction and so describes collective effects in a natural way. Individual contributions can be interpreted as describing the propagation of the interaction through a particular subset of electronic excitations. Comparison with other known approximation levels, such as the random-phase approximation, is also analyzed.