[QE-users] DFT-1/2 calculation using QE

[Abdul Muhaymin]

Hello everyone,

I saw that DFT-1/2 method can improve electronic properties (with some 
caveat) without increasing computational cost with respect to ordinary 
DFT. For VASP, there are programs available that can prepare the POTCAR 
for DFT-1/2 calculation. My question is does QE also have some program 
to modify the pseduopotential to run a DFT-1/2 calculation? In general I 
am interested on how to proceed with QE for DFT-1/2 calculation. I 
haven't found any material on this such as hands-on tutorial/sections in 
the QE schools. Any direction is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Abdul Muhaymin
Graduate student, Institute of Material Science and Nanotechnology, 
Bilkent University.