[Pw_forum] What is the difference between total and absolute magnetization?

[Gabriele Sclauzero]

程迎春 wrote:
> Dear PWscf users,
>         The example08 shows how to calculate the magnetic material.  In 
> the output file "ni.scf.out", I find that there are two different 
> magnetization "total magnetization" and "absolute magnetization". What 
> is the difference between them?  Thank you in advance.

http://www.quantum-espresso.org/wiki/index.php/Frequently_Asked_Questions#What_is_the_difference_between_total_and_absolute_magnetization.3F

regards,

GS

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