Dear all,<br><br>I have a question regarding the definition of the dynamical matrix. First let me set the stage. <br><br>I am working on a X Ray Thermal Diffuse Scattering model and the literature talks about two types of definitions for the dynamical matrix in the reciprocal space:<br>
(link: <a href="http://www.oldenbourg-link.com/doi/abs/10.1524/zkri.2005.220.12_2005.1009">http://www.oldenbourg-link.com/doi/abs/10.1524/zkri.2005.220.12_2005.1009</a>)<br><br>The first one searches for a solution for the wave that takes explicit account of the basis atoms. This substitution is made during the derivation of the eigenvalue equation from the Newton's law M u'' = F involving the dynamical matrix. So the polarization vectors obtained are orthogonal to each other. <br>
<b>u</b> = Real {1/sqrt{mass} <b>u_0</b> exp[i <b>k</b> . (<b>Real Space Lattice Vector</b> +<b>basis_atom position</b>) \omega_k t]}<br><br>The second one searches for a solution for the wave that doesn't do this and hence obtains a set of polarization vectors that are not orthogonal to each other.<br>
<b>u</b> = Real {1/sqrt{mass} <b>u_0</b> exp[i <b>k</b> . <b>Real Space Lattice Vector</b> - i \omega_k t]}<br><br>Sigh!! I hope I made sense. Well the crux is both yield two different dynamical matrices. I want to know which one Espresso uses?<br>
<br><br>Now one more clarification. In the final output of phonon frequencies the output file reads<br><br>Omega = .... [THz]<br><br>Now does this refer to angular frequency ? or should I multiply by 2*pi to get the angular frequency.<br>
<br>Thank you in advance.<br><br>Regards,<br>Meenakshi<br>Graduate Student <br>Mechanical Aerospace Engg<br>Cornell <br><br><br><br>