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Here, <math>U_{mn\mathbf{k}}</math> is a unitary matrix which can be generated using different approaches discussed below, <math>m</math> is an index enumerating Wannier functions with position <math>\mathbf{R}</math>, <math>n</math> is the band index, and <math>\mathbf{k}</math> is the Bloch vector.
Here, <math>U_{mn\mathbf{k}}</math> is a unitary matrix which can be generated using different approaches discussed below, <math>m</math> is an index enumerating Wannier functions with position <math>\mathbf{R}</math>, <math>n</math> is the band index, and <math>\mathbf{k}</math> is the Bloch vector.
Generally, one starts with an initial guess for <math>U_{mn\mathbf{k}}</math> that is build from <math>A_{mn\mathbf{k}}</math>. The latter can be build from projections onto some localized-orbital basis.
Generally, one starts with an initial guess for <math>U_{mn\mathbf{k}}</math> that is built from <math>A_{mn\mathbf{k}}</math>. The latter can be built from projections onto some localized-orbital basis.


== One-shot single value decomposition (SVD)==
Comprehensive instructions on how to construct Wannier orbitals in VASP can be found [[Constructing_Wannier_orbitals|here]].
 
== One-shot singular-value decomposition (SVD)==


In one-shot SVD, <math>A_{mn\mathbf{k}}</math> is computed by projecting the KS orbitals onto localized orbitals basis <math>\phi_{m\mathbf{k}}</math> that is specified by the {{TAG|LOCPROJ}} tag:
In one-shot SVD, <math>A_{mn\mathbf{k}}</math> is computed by projecting the KS orbitals onto localized orbitals basis <math>\phi_{m\mathbf{k}}</math> that is specified by the {{TAG|LOCPROJ}} tag:
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== Maximally localized Wannier functions using Wannier90 ==
== Maximally localized Wannier functions using Wannier90 ==


The interface of VASP with the Wannier90 code is mainly controlled by {{TAG|LWANNIER90}} and {{TAG|LWANNIER90_RUN}}. First, the initial guess for <math>A_{mn\mathbf{k}}</math> can be created by providing the ''projections block'' in the '''wannier90.win''' file (also see {{TAG|WANNIER90_WIN}}) and setting {{TAG|LWANNIER90}}=True.  
The interface of VASP with the Wannier90 code{{cite|mostofi:cpc:2014}}{{cite|pizzi:jpcm:2020}} is mainly controlled by {{TAG|LWANNIER90}} and {{TAG|LWANNIER90_RUN}}. First, the initial guess for <math>A_{mn\mathbf{k}}</math> can be created by providing the ''projections block'' in the '''wannier90.win''' file (also see {{TAG|WANNIER90_WIN}}) and setting {{TAG|LWANNIER90}}=True.  


In order to obtain maximally localized Wannier functions, <math>U_{mn\mathbf{k}}</math> is constructed in a second step. For this, <math>A_{mn\mathbf{k}}</math> could be created using any projection method in the first step, i.e., single-shot SVD method ({{TAG|LOCPROJ}}), SCDM method ({{TAG|LSCDM}}), or Wannier90 ({{TAG|LWANNIER90}}). Then, Wannier90 can be executed directly or through VASP with the {{TAG|LWANNIER90_RUN}} tag.
In order to obtain maximally localized Wannier functions, <math>U_{mn\mathbf{k}}</math> is constructed in a second step. For this, <math>A_{mn\mathbf{k}}</math> could be created using any projection method in the first step, i.e., single-shot SVD method ({{TAG|LOCPROJ}}), SCDM method ({{TAG|LSCDM}}), or Wannier90 ({{TAG|LWANNIER90}}). Then, Wannier90 can be executed directly or through VASP with the {{TAG|LWANNIER90_RUN}} tag.

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Wannier functions are constructed by a linear combination of Bloch states , i.e., the computed Kohn-Sham (KS) orbitals, as follows:

Here, is a unitary matrix which can be generated using different approaches discussed below, is an index enumerating Wannier functions with position , is the band index, and is the Bloch vector. Generally, one starts with an initial guess for that is built from . The latter can be built from projections onto some localized-orbital basis.

Comprehensive instructions on how to construct Wannier orbitals in VASP can be found here.

One-shot singular-value decomposition (SVD)

In one-shot SVD, is computed by projecting the KS orbitals onto localized orbitals basis that is specified by the LOCPROJ tag:

where

Note that encodes the quantum numbers , , and . Thus, in , is not the magnetic quantum number.

Then, VASP performs one-shot SVD for each k point

to obtain the unitary matrix

Selected columns of the density matrix (SCDM)

The SCDM method [1] is switched on using LSCDM. It has the advantage that the specification of a local basis in terms of atomic quantum numbers is omitted.

Maximally localized Wannier functions using Wannier90

The interface of VASP with the Wannier90 code[2][3] is mainly controlled by LWANNIER90 and LWANNIER90_RUN. First, the initial guess for can be created by providing the projections block in the wannier90.win file (also see WANNIER90_WIN) and setting LWANNIER90=True.

In order to obtain maximally localized Wannier functions, is constructed in a second step. For this, could be created using any projection method in the first step, i.e., single-shot SVD method (LOCPROJ), SCDM method (LSCDM), or Wannier90 (LWANNIER90). Then, Wannier90 can be executed directly or through VASP with the LWANNIER90_RUN tag.

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