CAM Seminar——Multiple scattering theory approach to ab initio electronic structure calculations

Abstract: Multiple scattering theory, also known as Korringa-Kohn-Rostoker (KKR) method, is

an all electron, first principles approach to electronic structure calculations. In this presentation,

I will introduce the multiple scattering theory and give an overview of its latest development. I

will also discuss its unique features and advantages compared to other ab initio methods.

Finally, I will show several important applications of the method in condensed matter physics

and materials science.

汪洋,教授,美国卡内基·梅隆大学匹兹堡超算中心的资深计算科学家,同时任教于美国杜肯大学物理系。汪洋教授发

展了适用于金属与合金的线性标度量子力学算法(Locally Self-consistent Multiple Scattering, LSMS),开发了第一个超

越万亿次性能的科学应用软件,并获得了1998年Gordon Bell最佳性能奖。汪洋教授于2000年获得 Computerworld

Smithsonian Award(旨在表彰使用科技为社会带来有益变化的个人,由100家信息技术公司的CEO提名)。2009年,

美国橡树岭国家实验室利用汪洋教授开发的LSMS程序,结合蒙卡方法研究纳米磁体,开发出第一个超越千万亿次性能

的科学应用软件,获得了当年的Gordon Bell最佳性能奖。