A deep neural network method is developed to learn the density functional theory (DFT) Hamiltonian as a function of atomic structure. This approach provides a solution to the accuracy–efficiency dilemma of DFT and opens opportunities to investigate large-scale materials, such as twisted van der Waals materials.
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This is a summary of: Li, H. et al. Deep-learning density functional theory Hamiltonian for efficient ab initio electronic-structure calculation. Nat. Comput. Sci. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43588-022-00265-6 (2022).
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Improving the efficiency of ab initio electronic-structure calculations by deep learning. Nat Comput Sci 2, 418–419 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43588-022-00270-9
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