Modifying the variational principle in the action-integral-functional derivation of time-dependent density-functional theory

According to a recent paper by G. Vignale [Phys. Rev. A 77, 062511 (2008)], the problems arising in the original derivation of time-dependent density-functional theory based on the Runge-Gross (RG) action-integral functional (AIF) are because of an incorrect variational principle (VP). This argument...

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1. Verfasser: Schirmer, Jochen (VerfasserIn)
Dokumenttyp: Article (Journal)
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 11 November 2010
In: Physical review. A, Atomic, molecular, and optical physics
Year: 2010, Jahrgang: 82, Heft: 5, Pages: 1-5
ISSN:1094-1622
DOI:10.1103/PhysRevA.82.052510
Online-Zugang:Resolving-System, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.82.052510
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Zusammenfassung:According to a recent paper by G. Vignale [Phys. Rev. A 77, 062511 (2008)], the problems arising in the original derivation of time-dependent density-functional theory based on the Runge-Gross (RG) action-integral functional (AIF) are because of an incorrect variational principle (VP). This argument and the proposed modification of the VP are critically analyzed. The more fundamental problem, though, is the indefiniteness of the RG AIF. In contrast to a widely held belief the indefiniteness is not eliminated in the variational procedure, which unwittingly is corroborated by Vignale’s initial point.
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ISSN:1094-1622
DOI:10.1103/PhysRevA.82.052510