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<p>Dear all,</p>
<p>I am writing a real-time propagation code that requires high
accuracy of the the Berry connection matrix A_{nm}(k) = i
<u_n|d_k u_m> in the Hamiltonian gauge, which is e.g. given
in WYSV2006 Eq.(25) and depends on A in the Wannier gauge.
However, in the calculation of the Berry connection matrix in the
Wannier gauge (get_oper.F90), it is mentioned that this quantity
is not Hermitian and Hermiticity is explicitly forced:</p>
<p><i>"</i><i>Since Eq.(44) WYSV06 does not preserve the Hermiticity
of the Berry potential matrix, take Hermitean part (whether this
makes a difference or not for e.g. the AHC, depends on which
expression is used to evaluate the Berry curvature.</i><i> See
comments in berry_wanint.F90)"</i></p>
<p>I believe that this step introduces some small error, which is
reflected in my final results. I also cannot find the mentioned
file berry_wanint.F90. I am wondering if there are some ways to
solve this problem, i.e. by making the Berry connection matrix
naturally Hermitian? Any help or references is appreciated.</p>
<p>Best regards,</p>
<p>Lun Yue</p>
<p>Louisiana State University<br>
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