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@article{Loos_2019c,
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Author = {E. Giner and A. Scemama and J. Toulouse and P. F. Loos},
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Doi = {10.1063/1.5122976},
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Journal = {J. Chem. Phys.},
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Pages = {144118},
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Title = {Chemically accurate excitation energies with small basis sets},
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Volume = {151},
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Year = {2019}}
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@article{Liu_2020,
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Author = {C. Liu and J. Kloppenburg and Y. Yao and X. Ren and H. Appel and Y. Kanai and V. Blum},
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Doi = {10.1063/1.5123290},
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Journal = {J. Chem. Phys.},
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Pages = {044105},
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Title = {All-electron ab initio Bethe-Salpeter equation approach to neutral excitations in molecules with numeric atom-centered orbitals},
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Volume = {152},
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Year = {2020},
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@article{Loos_2018,
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@article{Loos_2018,
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Author = {Loos, Pierre-Fran{\c c}ois and Galland, Nicolas and Jacquemin, Denis},
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Author = {Loos, Pierre-Fran{\c c}ois and Galland, Nicolas and Jacquemin, Denis},
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Doi = {10.1021/acs.jpclett.8b02058},
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Doi = {10.1021/acs.jpclett.8b02058},
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Journal = {J. Phys. Chem. Lett.},
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Journal = {J. Phys. Chem. Lett.},
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Number = {16},
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Number = {16},
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Pages = {4646--4651},
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Pages = {4646--4651},
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Title = {Theoretical 0--0 Energies with Chemical Accuracy},
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Title = {Theoretical 0--0 Energies with Chemical Accuracy},
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Volume = {9},
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Year = {2018}}
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Year = {2018},
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@article{Loos_2020g,
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@article{Loos_2020g,
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Author = {P. F. Loos and D. Jacquemin},
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Author = {P. F. Loos and D. Jacquemin},
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Pages = {974},
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Pages = {974},
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Title = {Is ADC(3) as Accurate as CC3 for Valence and Rydberg Excitation Energies?},
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Title = {Is ADC(3) as Accurate as CC3 for Valence and Rydberg Excitation Energies?},
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Volume = {11},
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Year = {2020}}
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@article{Loos_2020f,
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@article{Loos_2020f,
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Author = {P. F. Loos and J. Authier},
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\label{sec:intro}
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The Bethe-Salpeter equation (BSE) formalism \cite{Salpeter_1951,Strinati_1988} is to the $GW$ approximation \cite{Hedin_1965,Golze_2019} of many-body perturbation theory (MBPT) \cite{Onida_2002,Martin_2016} what time-dependent density-functional theory (TD-DFT) \cite{Runge_1984,Casida_1995} is to Kohn-Sham density-functional theory (KS-DFT), \cite{Hohenberg_1964,Kohn_1965} an affordable way of computing the neutral (or optical) excitations of a given electronic system.
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The Bethe-Salpeter equation (BSE) formalism \cite{Salpeter_1951,Strinati_1988} is to the $GW$ approximation \cite{Hedin_1965,Golze_2019} of many-body perturbation theory (MBPT) \cite{Onida_2002,Martin_2016} what time-dependent density-functional theory (TD-DFT) \cite{Runge_1984,Casida_1995} is to Kohn-Sham density-functional theory (KS-DFT), \cite{Hohenberg_1964,Kohn_1965} an affordable way of computing the neutral (or optical) excitations of a given electronic system.
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In recent years, it has been shown to be a valuable tool for computational chemists with a large number of systematic benchmark studies on large families of molecular systems appearing in the literature \cite{Boulanger_2014,Jacquemin_2015a,Bruneval_2015,Jacquemin_2015b,Hirose_2015,Jacquemin_2017a,Jacquemin_2017b,Rangel_2017,Krause_2017,Gui_2018} (see Ref.~\onlinecite{Blase_2018} for a recent review).
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In recent years, it has been shown to be a valuable tool for computational chemists with a large number of systematic benchmark studies on large families of molecular systems appearing in the literature \cite{Boulanger_2014,Jacquemin_2015a,Bruneval_2015,Jacquemin_2015b,Hirose_2015,Jacquemin_2017a,Jacquemin_2017b,Rangel_2017,Krause_2017,Gui_2018,Liu_2020} (see Ref.~\onlinecite{Blase_2018} for a recent review).
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Qualitatively, taking the optical gap (\ie, the lowest optical excitation energy) as an example, BSE builds on top of a $GW$ calculation by adding up excitonic effects (\ie, the electron-hole binding energy $\EB$) to the $GW$ HOMO-LUMO gap
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Qualitatively, taking the optical gap (\ie, the lowest optical excitation energy) as an example, BSE builds on top of a $GW$ calculation by adding up excitonic effects (\ie, the electron-hole binding energy $\EB$) to the $GW$ HOMO-LUMO gap
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In the present study, we consider the exact spectral representation of $W$ at the RPA level:
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In the present study, we consider the exact spectral representation of $W$ at the RPA level \titou{consistently with the underlying $GW$ calculation}:
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It is only for the smallest basis set (cc-pVDZ) that one can observe significant differences.
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It is only for the smallest basis set (cc-pVDZ) that one can observe significant differences.
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We can then safely conclude that the dynamical correction converges rapidly with respect to the size of the one-electron basis set, a triple-$\zeta$ or an augmented double-$\zeta$ basis being enough to obtain near complete basis set limit values.
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We can then safely conclude that the dynamical correction converges rapidly with respect to the size of the one-electron basis set, a triple-$\zeta$ or an augmented double-$\zeta$ basis being enough to obtain near complete basis set limit values.
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This is quite a nice feature as it means that one does not need to compute the dynamical correction in a very large basis to get a meaningful estimate of its magnitude.
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This is quite a nice feature as it means that one does not need to compute the dynamical correction in a very large basis to get a meaningful estimate of its magnitude.
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%The second important observation extracted from the results gathered in Table \ref{tab:N2} is that the dTDA is a rather satisfactory approximation, especially for the singlet states where one observes a maximum discrepancy of $0.03$ eV between the ``full'' and dTDA excitation energies.
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\titou{The difference between the values of the $GW$ gap, $\Eg^{\GW}$, obtained with cc-pVQZ and aug-cc-pVQZ can be explained by the additional radial completeness brought the set of diffuse functions in the latter one. \cite{Loos_2019c}}
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%The story is different for the triplet states for which deviations of the order of $0.3$ eV is observed between the two sets, the dTDA of excitation energies being, as we shall see later on, more accurate.
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%Indeed, although the dynamical correction systematically red-shift the excitation energies (as anticipated in Sec.~\ref{sec:dynW}), taking into account the coupling between the resonant and anti-resonant parts of the BSE Hamiltonian [see Eq.~\eqref{eq:BSE-final}] yields a systematic blue-shift of the correction, the overall correction remaining negative but by a smaller amount.
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%This outcome is similar to the conclusions of several benchmark studies \cite{Jacquemin_2017b,Rangel_2017} which clearly concluded that static BSE triplet excitations are notably too low in energy and that the use of the TDA is able to partly reduce this error.
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To provide further insight into the magnitude of the dynamical correction to valence, Rydberg, and CT excitations, let us consider a simple two-level systems with $i = j = h$ and $a = b = l$, where $(h,l)$ stand for HOMO and LUMO.
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To provide further insight into the magnitude of the dynamical correction to valence, Rydberg, and CT excitations, let us consider a simple two-level systems with $i = j = h$ and $a = b = l$, where $(h,l)$ stand for HOMO and LUMO.
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The dynamical correction associated with the HOMO-LUMO transition reads
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% = 4 \sERI{hh}{hl} \sERI{ll}{hl} \frac{ \Om{hl}{1} - 2 \OmRPA{hl}{}}{\OmRPA{hl} ( \OmRPA{hl}{} - \Om{hl}{1} ) },
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= - 4 \sERI{hh}{hl} \sERI{ll}{hl} \qty( \frac{1}{\OmRPA{hl}} - \frac{1}{\Om{hl}{1} - \OmRPA{hl}} ),
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where the only RPA excitation energy, $\OmRPA{hl} = \e{l} - \e{h} + 2 \ERI{hl}{lh}$, is again the HOMO-LUMO transition, \ie, $m=hl$ [see Eq.~\eqref{eq:sERI}].
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where the only RPA excitation energy, $\OmRPA{hl} = \e{l} - \e{h} + 2 \ERI{hl}{lh}$, is again the HOMO-LUMO transition, \ie, $m=hl$ [see Eq.~\eqref{eq:sERI}].
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For CT excitations with vanishing HOMO-LUMO overlap [\ie, $\ERI{h}{l} \approx 0$], $\sERI{hh}{hl} \approx 0$ and $\sERI{ll}{hl} \approx 0$, so that one can expect the dynamical correction to be weak.
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For CT excitations with vanishing HOMO-LUMO overlap [\ie, $\ERI{h}{l} \approx 0$] \titou{and small excitonic binding energy}, $\sERI{hh}{hl} \approx 0$ and $\sERI{ll}{hl} \approx 0$, so that one can expect the dynamical correction to be weak.
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Likewise, Rydberg transitions which are characterized by a delocalized LUMO state, that is, a small HOMO-LUMO overlap, are expected to undergo weak dynamical corrections.
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Likewise, Rydberg transitions which are characterized by a delocalized LUMO state, that is, a small HOMO-LUMO overlap, are expected to undergo weak dynamical corrections.
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The discussion for $\pi \ra \pis$ and $n \ra \pis$ transitions is certainly more complex and molecule-specific symmetry arguments must be invoked to understand the magnitude of the $\sERI{hh}{hl}$ and $\sERI{ll}{hl}$ terms.
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The discussion for $\pi \ra \pis$ and $n \ra \pis$ transitions is certainly more complex and molecule-specific symmetry arguments must be invoked to understand the magnitude of the $\sERI{hh}{hl}$ and $\sERI{ll}{hl}$ terms.
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Following Strinati's footsteps, \cite{Strinati_1982,Strinati_1984,Strinati_1988} several groups have explored the BSE formalism beyond the static approximation by retaining (or reviving) the dynamical nature of the screened Coulomb potential \cite{Sottile_2003,Romaniello_2009b,Sangalli_2011} or via a perturbative approach coupled with the plasmon-pole approximation. \cite{Rohlfing_2000,Ma_2009a,Ma_2009b,Baumeier_2012b}
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Following Strinati's footsteps, \cite{Strinati_1982,Strinati_1984,Strinati_1988} several groups have explored the BSE formalism beyond the static approximation by retaining (or reviving) the dynamical nature of the screened Coulomb potential \cite{Sottile_2003,Romaniello_2009b,Sangalli_2011} or via a perturbative approach coupled with the plasmon-pole approximation. \cite{Rohlfing_2000,Ma_2009a,Ma_2009b,Baumeier_2012b}
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In the present study, we have computed exactly the dynamical screening of the Coulomb interaction within the random-phase approximation, going effectively beyond both the usual static approximation and the plasmon-pole approximation.
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In the present study, we have computed exactly the dynamical screening of the Coulomb interaction within the random-phase approximation, going effectively beyond both the usual static approximation and the plasmon-pole approximation.
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\titou{Dynamical corrections have been calculated using a renormalized first-order perturbative correction to the static BSE excitation energies following the work of Rohlfing and coworkers. \cite{Rohlfing_2000,Ma_2009a,Ma_2009b,Baumeier_2012b}
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Note that, although the present study goes beyond the static approximation of BSE, we do not recover additional excitations as the perturbative treatment accounts for dynamical effects only on excitations already present in the static limit.
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However, we hope to report results on a genuinely dynamical approach in the near future.}
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In order to assess the accuracy of the present scheme, we have reported a significant number of calculations for various molecular systems.
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In order to assess the accuracy of the present scheme, we have reported a significant number of calculations for various molecular systems.
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Our calculations have been benchmarked against high-level CC calculations, allowing to clearly evidence the systematic improvements brought by the dynamical correction for both singlet and triplet excited states.
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Our calculations have been benchmarked against high-level CC calculations, allowing to clearly evidence the systematic improvements brought by the dynamical correction for both singlet and triplet excited states.
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We have found that, although $n \ra \pis$ and $\pi \ra \pis$ transitions are systematically red-shifted by $0.3$--$0.6$ eV thanks to dynamical effects, their magnitude is much smaller for CT and Rydberg states.
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We have found that, although $n \ra \pis$ and $\pi \ra \pis$ transitions are systematically red-shifted by $0.3$--$0.6$ eV thanks to dynamical effects, their magnitude is much smaller for CT and Rydberg states.
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Our calculations are benchmarked against high-level (coupled-cluster) calculations, allowing to clearly evidence the improvements brought by the dynamical correction.
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Because of the novelty of this part and its large impact in the electronic structure community (and beyond), we expect it to be of interest to a wide audience within the chemistry and physics communities.
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Because of the novelty of this part and its large impact in the electronic structure community (and beyond), we expect it to be of interest to a wide audience within the chemistry and physics communities.
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We suggest Michael Rohlfing, Neepa Maitra, Patrick Rinke, Weito Yang, Wim Klopper, Fabien Bruneval, and Lucia Reining as potential referees.
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We suggest Michael Rohlfing, Neepa Maitra, Patrick Rinke, Weitao Yang, Wim Klopper, Fabien Bruneval, and Lucia Reining as potential referees.
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We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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\opening{Dear Editors,}
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\textit{``Dynamical Correction to the Bethe-Salpeter Equation Beyond the Plasmon-Pole Approximation''}.
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{The manuscript by Loos and Blase discusses high-quality excited-state
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``It is important to note that, although all the studies mentioned above are clearly going beyond the static approximation of BSE, they are not able to recover additional excitations as the perturbative treatment accounts for dynamical effects only on excitations already present in the static limit. However, it does permit to recover, for transitions with a dominant single-excitation character, additional relaxation effects coming from higher excitations.''
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We refer the reviewer to [J. Chem. Phys. 151, 144118 (2019)] where the present observation is clearly illustrated.
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{In the context of computational spectroscopy, dynamical corrections to the Bethe-Salpeter equation (BSE) are investigated for small organic molecules. The authors present their implementation of dynamical corrections that have been derived before. Their work goes beyond previous work in that it does not use the plasmon pole approximation for the screened Coulomb interaction and is thus potentially more accurate. The dynamical BSE calculations are benchmarked for a test set of molecules for which high-level coupled cluster reference calculations are available.
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The work is rigorous, carefully done and well presented. The dynamical corrections can be quiet sizeable and improve the BSE results considerably. With the full screened Coulomb interaction, the corrections become larger than previously reported for the plasmon pole model. Still, the dynamical corrections do not add significant computational effort, which makes the BSE scheme highly competitive for optical excitations of weakly to moderately correlated molecules. The methodology and the results will be highly interesting for the core readership of The Journal of Chemical Physics and I recommend publication after the small comments below have been addressed.}
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{Throughout the manuscript I kept wondering, if the dynamical corrections had already been derived before.
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{In the introduction, the authors advocate the dynamical BSE corrections for double excitations.
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Yet, in the results section of the manuscript, no double excitations are reported. All result tables include a column for $\Omega_S^\text{stat}$, which I understand is from a standard, static BSE calculation.
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Thus, the corresponding table entry would be blank. In fact, in the methodological write up, the authors point to these additional solutions in several places, e.g. just after eq. 32 "Note that due to its non-linear nature, eq. 32 may provide more than one solution for each value of S."
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In eq. 42, which is the final expression, all quantities carry an S index. This implies that dynamical corrections are only calculated for states that are already part of the static solution and no new states can be found with this approach. What is the potential then for applying dynamical corrections to double excitations? This should be clarified. }
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{Equation 41 contains a derivative of $A^{(1)}(\Omega_S)$ with respect to $\Omega_S$.
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{Following up on my previous point, why does equation 40 have to be renormalised?
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In other words, we have tested both strategies and they basically yield similar results.
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{First paragraph of the introduction: "In recent years, it has been shown to be a valuable tool for computational chemists with a large number os systematic benchmark studies on large families of molecular systems appearing the literature [11-20] (see Ref. 21 for a recent review)." Maybe one could reference also the following, recent all-electron BSE implementation and benchmark study here: C. Liu, J. Kloppenburg, Y. Yao, X. Ren, H. Appel, Y. Kanai, and V. Blum, J. Chem. Phys. 152, 044105 (2020) }
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These should also be visible in the optical transition energies.
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Such a conical intersection would be a good test for a theory that goes beyond standard BSE and can tackle more correlated systems, as recently demonstrated, for example, for dynamical configuration interaction (DCI) theory, which also includes GW and BSE elements (see e.g. M. Dvorak, D. Golze, and P. Rinke, Physical Review Materials 3, 070801(R) (2019)). }
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{At the end of the Results and Discussion section the authors present an equation for a two level model (that does not have an equation number) to estimate when dynamical corrections are large and when not.
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This is very interesting!
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Can more be said than dynamical effects depend on the wave function overlap between the occupied and the unoccupied state?
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