A self-consistent projection operator method for single-particle excitations is developed. It describes the nonlocal correlations on the basis of a projection technique to the retarded Green function and the off-diagonal effective medium. The theory takes into account long-range intersite correlations making use of an incremental cluster expansion in the medium. A generalized self-consistent coherent potential is derived. It yields the momentum-dependent excitation spectra with high resolution. Numerical studies for the Hubbard model on a simple cubic lattice at half filling show that the theory is applicable in a wide range of Coulomb interaction strength. In particular, it is found that the long-range antiferromagnetic correlations in the strong interaction regime cause shadow bands in the low-energy region and sub-peaks of the Mott–Hubbard bands.A self-consistent projection operator method for single-particle excitations is developed. It describes the nonlocal correlations on the basis of a projection technique to the retarded Green function and the off-diagonal effective medium. The theory takes into account long-range intersite correlations making use of an incremental cluster expansion in the medium. A generalized self-consistent coherent potential is derived. It yields the momentum-dependent excitation spectra with high resolution. Numerical studies for the Hubbard model on a simple cubic lattice at half filling show that the theory is applicable in a wide range of Coulomb interaction strength. In particular, it is found that the long-range antiferromagnetic correlations in the strong interaction regime cause shadow bands in the low-energy region and sub-peaks of the Mott–Hubbard bands.

Jan 1, 20092 citations

Non local theory of excitations applied to the Hubbard model

Y Kakehashi, T Nakamura, P Fulde

We propose a nonlocal theory of single-particle excitations. It is based on an off-diagonal effective medium and the projection operator method for treating the retarded Green function. The theory determines the nonlocal effective medium matrix elements by requiring that they are consistent with those of the self-energy of the Green function. This arrows for a description of long-range intersite correlations with high resolution in momentum space. Numerical study for the half-filled Hubbard model on the simple cubic lattice demonstrates that the theory is applicable to the strong correlation regime as well as the intermediate regime of Coulomb interaction strength. Furthermore the results show that nonlocal excitations cause sub-bands in the strong Coulomb interaction regime due to strong antiferromagnetic correlations, decrease the quasi-particle peak on the Fermi level with increasing Coulomb interaction, and shift the critical Coulomb interaction U C2 for the divergence of effective mass towards higher energies at least by a factor of two as compared with that in the single-site approximation.We propose a nonlocal theory of single-particle excitations. It is based on an off-diagonal effective medium and the projection operator method for treating the retarded Green function. The theory determines the nonlocal effective medium matrix elements by requiring that they are consistent with those of the self-energy of the Green function. This arrows for a description of long-range intersite correlations with high resolution in momentum space. Numerical study for the half-filled Hubbard model on the simple cubic lattice demonstrates that the theory is applicable to the strong correlation regime as well as the intermediate regime of Coulomb interaction strength. Furthermore the results show that nonlocal excitations cause sub-bands in the strong Coulomb interaction regime due to strong antiferromagnetic correlations, decrease the quasi-particle peak on the Fermi level with increasing Coulomb interaction, and shift the critical Coulomb interaction U C2 for the divergence of effective mass towards higher energies at least by a factor of two as compared with that in the single-site approximation.

arXiv:0910.4479Journal of Physics Conference SeriesJan 1, 20100 citations

Non local theory of excitations applied to the Hubbard model

Kakehashi, Y., Nakamura, T., Fulde, P.

We propose a nonlocal theory of single-particle excitations. It is based on an off-diagonal effective medium and the projection operator method for treating the retarded Green function. The theory determines the nonlocal effective medium matrix elements by requiring that they are consistent with those of the self-energy of the Green function. This arrows for a description of long-range intersite correlations with high resolution in momentum space. Numerical study for the half-filled Hubbard model on the simple cubic lattice demonstrates that the theory is applicable to the strong correlation regime as well as the intermediate regime of Coulomb interaction strength. Furthermore the results show that nonlocal excitations cause sub-bands in the strong Coulomb interaction regime due to strong antiferromagnetic correlations, decrease the quasi-particle peak on the Fermi level with increasing Coulomb interaction, and shift the critical Coulomb interaction UC2 for the divergence of effective mass towards higher energies at least by a factor of two as compared with that in the single-site approximation.We propose a nonlocal theory of single-particle excitations. It is based on an off-diagonal effective medium and the projection operator method for treating the retarded Green function. The theory determines the nonlocal effective medium matrix elements by requiring that they are consistent with those of the self-energy of the Green function. This arrows for a description of long-range intersite correlations with high resolution in momentum space. Numerical study for the half-filled Hubbard model on the simple cubic lattice demonstrates that the theory is applicable to the strong correlation regime as well as the intermediate regime of Coulomb interaction strength. Furthermore the results show that nonlocal excitations cause sub-bands in the strong Coulomb interaction regime due to strong antiferromagnetic correlations, decrease the quasi-particle peak on the Fermi level with increasing Coulomb interaction, and shift the critical Coulomb interaction UC2 for the divergence of effective mass towards higher energies at least by a factor of two as compared with that in the single-site approximation.

Jan 1, 20100 citations

Self-consistent projection operator approach to nonlocal excitation spectra

Y. Kakehashi, Peter Fulde

We extend the projection operator method combined with the coherent potential approximation (CPA) to the nonlocal case in order to describe the momentum dependence of the single-particle self-energy. The inter-site excitations are taken into account successively by means of an incremental cluster expansion. The cluster memory functions embedded in a medium are obtained by extending a renormalized perturbation scheme. The medium is self-consistently determined from a CPA condition. In the weak Coulomb interaction limit the self-energy reduces to the second-order perturbation theory, but it is also correct in the atomic limit. Numerical calculations are performed for a Hubbard model at half filling on a simple-cubic lattice. It is demonstrated that the $k$ -dependent self-energy reduces the quasiparticle density of states at the Fermi level, and broadens the band. Furthermore, in the metallic region it produces well-defined satellite bands around the $\ensuremath{\Gamma}$ and R points in the Brillouin zone. The momentum-dependent effective mass and the momentum distribution are also presented. The critical Coulomb interaction for the divergence of the effective mass is estimated to be at least twice as large as the one obtained in the single-site approximation.We extend the projection operator method combined with the coherent potential approximation (CPA) to the nonlocal case in order to describe the momentum dependence of the single-particle self-energy. The inter-site excitations are taken into account successively by means of an incremental cluster expansion. The cluster memory functions embedded in a medium are obtained by extending a renormalized perturbation scheme. The medium is self-consistently determined from a CPA condition. In the weak Coulomb interaction limit the self-energy reduces to the second-order perturbation theory, but it is also correct in the atomic limit. Numerical calculations are performed for a Hubbard model at half filling on a simple-cubic lattice. It is demonstrated that the $k$-dependent self-energy reduces the quasiparticle density of states at the Fermi level, and broadens the band. Furthermore, in the metallic region it produces well-defined satellite bands around the $\ensuremath{\Gamma}$ and R points in the Brillouin zone. The momentum-dependent effective mass and the momentum distribution are also presented. The critical Coulomb interaction for the divergence of the effective mass is estimated to be at least twice as large as the one obtained in the single-site approximation.

Physical Review BNov 8, 200421 citations

Nonlocal Excitation Spectra in Two-Dimensional Doped Hubbard Model

Yoshiro Kakehashi, Peter Fulde

Single-particle excitation spectra of the two-dimensional Hubbard model on the square lattice near half filling and at zero temperature are investigated on the basis of the self-consistent projection operator method. The method guarantees a high accuracy of the spectra with high energy and high momentum resolutions. It takes into account long-range intersite correlations as well as the strong on-site correlations. Effects of nonlocal excitations are clarified by comparing the results with those of the single-site approximation. The calculated spectra verify the quantum Monte-Carlo results for finite temperatures. The spectra at the Fermi level yield a hole-like Fermi surface in the underdoped region and an electron-like Fermi surface in the overdoped region. From a numerical analysis of the momentum dependent effective mass and self-energy, it is concluded that a marginal Fermi-liquid like state persists even at finite doping concentrations in the strongly correlated region because a van Hove singularity is pinned to the Fermi surface. It is also found that a kink structure appears in the quasiparticle energy band in the same region. The kink is shown to be caused by a mixing between the quasiparticle band and an excitation band with strong short-range antiferromagnetic correlations. These results suggest an explanation for some of the unusual properties of the normal state in high- $T_{\rm c}$ cuprates.Single-particle excitation spectra of the two-dimensional Hubbard model on the square lattice near half filling and at zero temperature are investigated on the basis of the self-consistent projection operator method. The method guarantees a high accuracy of the spectra with high energy and high momentum resolutions. It takes into account long-range intersite correlations as well as the strong on-site correlations. Effects of nonlocal excitations are clarified by comparing the results with those of the single-site approximation. The calculated spectra verify the quantum Monte-Carlo results for finite temperatures. The spectra at the Fermi level yield a hole-like Fermi surface in the underdoped region and an electron-like Fermi surface in the overdoped region. From a numerical analysis of the momentum dependent effective mass and self-energy, it is concluded that a marginal Fermi-liquid like state persists even at finite doping concentrations in the strongly correlated region because a van Hove singularity is pinned to the Fermi surface. It is also found that a kink structure appears in the quasiparticle energy band in the same region. The kink is shown to be caused by a mixing between the quasiparticle band and an excitation band with strong short-range antiferromagnetic correlations. These results suggest an explanation for some of the unusual properties of the normal state in high-$T_{\rm c}$ cuprates.

arXiv:0705.0581Journal of the Physical Society of JapanJun 25, 20074 citations

Self-consistent projection operator approach to excitation spectra: Role of correlated wave function

Y. Kakehashi, Peter Fulde

A recently proposed combination of a projection operator method with the coherent potential approximation for the computation of the excitation spectra of solids is further extended. In particular, the effect of electron correlations on the matrix elements of the self-energy are investigated. This is done with the help of a Gutzwiller-type variational wave function. Numerical calculations have been performed for a half-filled band of a hypercubic lattice in infinite dimensions. They show that for strong electron correlations the higher-order dynamical corrections in an renormalized perturbation expansion are screened except in the low-energy regime. This provides for a justification of earlier work, where a Hartree-Fock approximation with a cutoff parameter was used for the computation of the static matrix elements.A recently proposed combination of a projection operator method with the coherent potential approximation for the computation of the excitation spectra of solids is further extended. In particular, the effect of electron correlations on the matrix elements of the self-energy are investigated. This is done with the help of a Gutzwiller-type variational wave function. Numerical calculations have been performed for a half-filled band of a hypercubic lattice in infinite dimensions. They show that for strong electron correlations the higher-order dynamical corrections in an renormalized perturbation expansion are screened except in the low-energy regime. This provides for a justification of earlier work, where a Hartree-Fock approximation with a cutoff parameter was used for the computation of the static matrix elements.

Physical Review BOct 27, 20043 citations

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-dependent self-energy reduces the quasiparticle density of states at the Fermi level, and broadens the band. Furthermore, in the metallic region it produces well-defined satellite bands around the $\ensuremath{\Gamma}$ and R points in the Brillouin zone. The momentum-dependent effective mass and the momentum distribution are also presented. The critical Coulomb interaction for the divergence of the effective mass is estimated to be at least twice as large as the one obtained in the single-site approximation.

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cuprates.