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% EXACT SCHRODINGER EQUATION % EXACT SCHRODINGER EQUATION
The exact many-electron wave function at a given nuclear geometry $\Psi(\vb{R})$ corresponds The exact many-electron wave function at a given nuclear geometry $\Psi(\vb{R})$ corresponds
of using adjacent partial sums
to the solution of the (time-independent) Schr\"{o}dinger equation to the solution of the (time-independent) Schr\"{o}dinger equation
\begin{equation} \begin{equation}
\hH(\vb{R})\, \Psi(\vb{R}) = E(\vb{R})\, \Psi(\vb{R}), \hH(\vb{R})\, \Psi(\vb{R}) = E(\vb{R})\, \Psi(\vb{R}),
@ -248,7 +247,7 @@ However, exact solutions to Eq.~\eqref{eq:SchrEq} are only possible in the simpl
the one-electron hydrogen atom and some specific two-electron systems with well-defined mathematical the one-electron hydrogen atom and some specific two-electron systems with well-defined mathematical
properties.\cite{Taut_1993,Loos_2009b,Loos_2010e,Loos_2012} properties.\cite{Taut_1993,Loos_2009b,Loos_2010e,Loos_2012}
In practice, approximations to the exact Schr\"{o}dinger equation must be introduced, including In practice, approximations to the exact Schr\"{o}dinger equation must be introduced, including
perturbation theories and Hartree--Fock approximation considered in this review. perturbation theories and the Hartree--Fock approximation considered in this review.
In what follows, we will drop the parametric dependence on the nuclear geometry and, In what follows, we will drop the parametric dependence on the nuclear geometry and,
unless otherwise stated, atomic units will be used throughout. unless otherwise stated, atomic units will be used throughout.
@ -341,7 +340,7 @@ E_{\pm} \qty(\theta) \approx E_{\text{EP}} \pm \sqrt{32t^2 \lambda_{\text{EP}} R
\end{equation} \end{equation}
such that $E_{\pm}(2\pi) = E_{\mp}(0)$ and $E_{\pm}(4\pi) = E_{\pm}(0)$. such that $E_{\pm}(2\pi) = E_{\mp}(0)$ and $E_{\pm}(4\pi) = E_{\pm}(0)$.
As a result, completely encircling an EP leads to the interconversion of the two interacting states, while a second complete rotation returns the two states to their original energies. As a result, completely encircling an EP leads to the interconversion of the two interacting states, while a second complete rotation returns the two states to their original energies.
Additionally, the wave functions pick up a geometric phase in the process, and four complete loops are required to recover their starting forms.\cite{MoiseyevBook} Additionally, the wave functions can pick up a geometric phase in the process, and four complete loops are required to recover their starting forms.\cite{MoiseyevBook}
% LOCATING EPS % LOCATING EPS
To locate EPs in practice, one must simultaneously solve To locate EPs in practice, one must simultaneously solve
@ -356,7 +355,7 @@ To locate EPs in practice, one must simultaneously solve
\end{subequations} \end{subequations}
where $\hI$ is the identity operator.\cite{Cejnar_2007} where $\hI$ is the identity operator.\cite{Cejnar_2007}
Equation \eqref{eq:PolChar} is the well-known secular equation providing the (eigen)energies of the system. Equation \eqref{eq:PolChar} is the well-known secular equation providing the (eigen)energies of the system.
If the energy is also solution of Eq.~\eqref{eq:DPolChar}, then this energy value is at least two-fold degenerate. If the energy is also a solution of Eq.~\eqref{eq:DPolChar}, then this energy value is at least two-fold degenerate.
These degeneracies can be conical intersections between two states with different symmetries These degeneracies can be conical intersections between two states with different symmetries
for real values of $\lambda$,\cite{Yarkony_1996} or EPs between two states with the for real values of $\lambda$,\cite{Yarkony_1996} or EPs between two states with the
same symmetry for complex values of $\lambda$. same symmetry for complex values of $\lambda$.
@ -400,7 +399,7 @@ When $\rc < 1$, the Rayleigh--Schr\"{o}dinger expansion will diverge
for the physical system. for the physical system.
The value of $\rc$ can vary significantly between different systems and strongly depends on the particular decomposition The value of $\rc$ can vary significantly between different systems and strongly depends on the particular decomposition
of the reference and perturbation Hamiltonians in Eq.~\eqref{eq:SchrEq-PT}.\cite{Mihalka_2017b} of the reference and perturbation Hamiltonians in Eq.~\eqref{eq:SchrEq-PT}.\cite{Mihalka_2017b}
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% LAMBDA IN THE COMPLEX PLANE % LAMBDA IN THE COMPLEX PLANE
From complex-analysis, \cite{BenderBook} the radius of convergence for the energy can be obtained by looking for the From complex-analysis, \cite{BenderBook} the radius of convergence for the energy can be obtained by looking for the
singularities of $E(\lambda)$ in the complex $\lambda$ plane. singularities of $E(\lambda)$ in the complex $\lambda$ plane.
@ -413,7 +412,12 @@ If the function has a singular point $z_s$ such that $\abs{z_s-z_0} < \abs{z_1-z
then the series will diverge when evaluated at $z_1$.'' then the series will diverge when evaluated at $z_1$.''
\end{quote} \end{quote}
As a result, the radius of convergence for a function is equal to the distance from the origin of the closest singularity As a result, the radius of convergence for a function is equal to the distance from the origin of the closest singularity
in the complex plane. in the complex plane, \hugh{referred to as the ``dominant'' singularity.
This singularity may represent a pole of the function, or a branch point (\eg, square-root or logarithmic)
in a multi-valued function.
Critical points are singularities that lie on the real axis, where the nature of a function experiences
a discontinuity in either its value or one of its derivatives.}
For example, the simple function For example, the simple function
\begin{equation} \label{eq:DivExample} \begin{equation} \label{eq:DivExample}
f(x)=\frac{1}{1+x^4}. f(x)=\frac{1}{1+x^4}.
@ -421,7 +425,7 @@ For example, the simple function
is smooth and infinitely differentiable for $x \in \mathbb{R}$, and one might expect that its Taylor series expansion would is smooth and infinitely differentiable for $x \in \mathbb{R}$, and one might expect that its Taylor series expansion would
converge in this domain. converge in this domain.
However, this series diverges for $x \ge 1$. However, this series diverges for $x \ge 1$.
This divergence occurs because $f(x)$ has four singularities in the complex This divergence occurs because $f(x)$ has four \hugh{poles} in the complex
($\e^{\i\pi/4}$, $\e^{-\i\pi/4}$, $\e^{\i3\pi/4}$, and $\e^{-\i3\pi/4}$) with a modulus equal to $1$, demonstrating ($\e^{\i\pi/4}$, $\e^{-\i\pi/4}$, $\e^{\i3\pi/4}$, and $\e^{-\i3\pi/4}$) with a modulus equal to $1$, demonstrating
that complex singularities are essential to fully understand the series convergence on the real axis.\cite{BenderBook} that complex singularities are essential to fully understand the series convergence on the real axis.\cite{BenderBook}
@ -691,7 +695,7 @@ in the molecular spin-orbital basis\cite{Gill_1994}
\end{equation} \end{equation}
While most practical calculations generally consider only the MP2 or MP3 approximations, higher order terms can While most practical calculations generally consider only the MP2 or MP3 approximations, higher order terms can
easily be computed to understand the convergence of the MP$n$ series.\cite{Handy_1985} be computed to understand the convergence of the MP$n$ series.\cite{Handy_1985}
\textit{A priori}, there is no guarantee that this series will provide the smooth convergence that is desirable for a \textit{A priori}, there is no guarantee that this series will provide the smooth convergence that is desirable for a
systematically improvable theory. systematically improvable theory.
In fact, when the reference HF wave function is a poor approximation to the exact wave function, In fact, when the reference HF wave function is a poor approximation to the exact wave function,
@ -758,7 +762,7 @@ identified that the slow UMP convergence arises from its failure to correctly pr
low-lying double excitation. low-lying double excitation.
This erroneous description of the double excitation amplitude has the same origin as the spin-contamination in the reference This erroneous description of the double excitation amplitude has the same origin as the spin-contamination in the reference
UHF wave function, creating the first direct link between spin-contamination and slow UMP convergence.\cite{Gill_1988} UHF wave function, creating the first direct link between spin-contamination and slow UMP convergence.\cite{Gill_1988}
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% LEPETIT CHAT % LEPETIT CHAT
Lepetit \etal\ later analysed the difference between perturbation convergence using the UMP Lepetit \etal\ later analysed the difference between perturbation convergence using the UMP
and EN partitionings. \cite{Lepetit_1988} and EN partitionings. \cite{Lepetit_1988}
@ -1037,7 +1041,7 @@ discuss in Sec.~\ref{sec:MP_critical_point}.
Finally, Ref.~\onlinecite{Olsen_1996} proved that the extrapolation formulas of Cremer and He \cite{Cremer_1996} Finally, Ref.~\onlinecite{Olsen_1996} proved that the extrapolation formulas of Cremer and He \cite{Cremer_1996}
are not mathematically motivated when considering the complex singularities causing the divergence, and therefore are not mathematically motivated when considering the complex singularities causing the divergence, and therefore
cannot be applied for all systems. cannot be applied for all systems.
For example, \ce{HF} contains both back-door intruder states and low-lying doubly-excited states that For example, the \ce{HF} molecule contains both back-door intruder states and low-lying doubly-excited states that
result in alternating terms up to 10th order. result in alternating terms up to 10th order.
The series becomes monotonically convergent at higher orders since The series becomes monotonically convergent at higher orders since
the two pairs of singularities are approximately the same distance from the origin. the two pairs of singularities are approximately the same distance from the origin.
@ -1050,12 +1054,12 @@ This extension allows various choices of perturbation to be analysed, including
perturbation expansions \cite{Pawlowski_2019a,Pawlowski_2019b,Pawlowski_2019c,Pawlowski_2019d,Pawlowski_2019e} perturbation expansions \cite{Pawlowski_2019a,Pawlowski_2019b,Pawlowski_2019c,Pawlowski_2019d,Pawlowski_2019e}
and other non-Hermitian perturbation methods. and other non-Hermitian perturbation methods.
Note that new forms of perturbation expansions only occur when the sign of $\delta_1$ and $\delta_2$ differ. Note that new forms of perturbation expansions only occur when the sign of $\delta_1$ and $\delta_2$ differ.
Using these non-Hermitian two-state model, the convergence of a perturbation series can be characterised Using this non-Hermitian two-state model, the convergence of a perturbation series can be characterised
according to a so-called ``archetype'' that defines the overall ``shape'' of the energy convergence.\cite{Olsen_2019} according to a so-called ``archetype'' that defines the overall ``shape'' of the energy convergence.\cite{Olsen_2019}
For Hermitian Hamiltonians, these archetypes can be subdivided into five classes For Hermitian Hamiltonians, these archetypes can be subdivided into five classes
(zigzag, interspersed zigzag, triadic, ripples, and geometric), (zigzag, interspersed zigzag, triadic, ripples, and geometric),
while two additional archetypes (zigzag-geometric and convex-geometric) are observed in non-Hermitian Hamiltonians. while two additional archetypes (zigzag-geometric and convex-geometric) are observed in non-Hermitian Hamiltonians.
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The geometric archetype appears to be the most common for MP expansions,\cite{Olsen_2019} but the The geometric archetype appears to be the most common for MP expansions,\cite{Olsen_2019} but the
ripples archetype corresponds to some of the early examples of MP convergence. \cite{Handy_1985,Lepetit_1988,Leininger_2000} ripples archetype corresponds to some of the early examples of MP convergence. \cite{Handy_1985,Lepetit_1988,Leininger_2000}
The three remaining Hermitian archetypes seem to be rarely observed in MP perturbation theory. The three remaining Hermitian archetypes seem to be rarely observed in MP perturbation theory.
@ -1104,7 +1108,7 @@ processes.\cite{Sergeev_2005}
% CLASSIFICATIONS BY GOODSOON AND SERGEEV % CLASSIFICATIONS BY GOODSOON AND SERGEEV
To further develop the link between the critical point and types of MP convergence, Sergeev and Goodson investigated To further develop the link between the critical point and types of MP convergence, Sergeev and Goodson investigated
the relationship with the location of the dominant singularity that controls the radius of convergence.\cite{Goodson_2004} the relationship with the location of the dominant singularity that controls the radius of convergence.\cite{Goodson_2004}
They demonstrated that the dominant singularity in class A systems corresponds to a dominant EP with a positive real component, They demonstrated that the dominant singularity in class A systems corresponds to a EP with a positive real component,
where the magnitude of the imaginary component controls the oscillations in the signs of successive MP where the magnitude of the imaginary component controls the oscillations in the signs of successive MP
terms.\cite{Goodson_2000a,Goodson_2000b} terms.\cite{Goodson_2000a,Goodson_2000b}
In contrast, class B systems correspond to a dominant singularity on the negative real $\lambda$ axis representing In contrast, class B systems correspond to a dominant singularity on the negative real $\lambda$ axis representing
@ -1117,7 +1121,7 @@ and ii) $\beta$ singularities which have very small imaginary parts.\cite{Goodso
% RELATIONSHIP TO BASIS SET SIZE % RELATIONSHIP TO BASIS SET SIZE
The existence of the MP critical point can also explain why the divergence observed by Olsen \etal\ in the \ce{Ne} atom The existence of the MP critical point can also explain why the divergence observed by Olsen \etal\ in the \ce{Ne} atom
and \ce{HF} molecule occurred when diffuse basis functions were included.\cite{Olsen_1996} and the \ce{HF} molecule occurred when diffuse basis functions were included.\cite{Olsen_1996}
Clearly diffuse basis functions are required for the electrons to dissociate from the nuclei, and indeed using Clearly diffuse basis functions are required for the electrons to dissociate from the nuclei, and indeed using
only compact basis functions causes the critical point to disappear. only compact basis functions causes the critical point to disappear.
While a finite basis can only predict complex-conjugate branch point singularities, the critical point is modelled While a finite basis can only predict complex-conjugate branch point singularities, the critical point is modelled
@ -1183,7 +1187,7 @@ Instead, we can use an asymmetric version of the Hubbard dimer \cite{Carrascal_2
where we consider one of the sites as a ``ghost atom'' that acts as a where we consider one of the sites as a ``ghost atom'' that acts as a
destination for ionised electrons being originally localised on the other site. destination for ionised electrons being originally localised on the other site.
To mathematically model this scenario in this asymmetric Hubbard dimer, we introduce a one-electron potential $-\epsilon$ on the left site to To mathematically model this scenario in this asymmetric Hubbard dimer, we introduce a one-electron potential $-\epsilon$ on the left site to
represent the attraction between the electrons and the model ``atomic'' nucleus [see Eq.~\eqref{eq:H_FCI}], where we define $\epsilon > 0$. represent the attraction between the electrons and the model ``atomic'' nucleus, where we define $\epsilon > 0$.
The reference Slater determinant for a doubly-occupied atom can be represented using RHF The reference Slater determinant for a doubly-occupied atom can be represented using RHF
orbitals [see Eq.~\eqref{eq:RHF_orbs}] with $\theta_{\alpha}^{\text{RHF}} = \theta_{\beta}^{\text{RHF}} = 0$, orbitals [see Eq.~\eqref{eq:RHF_orbs}] with $\theta_{\alpha}^{\text{RHF}} = \theta_{\beta}^{\text{RHF}} = 0$,
which corresponds to strictly localising the two electrons on the left site. which corresponds to strictly localising the two electrons on the left site.
@ -1303,12 +1307,12 @@ This swapping process can also be represented as a double excitation, and thus a
for $\lambda \geq 1$ (Fig.~\ref{subfig:ump_cp}). for $\lambda \geq 1$ (Fig.~\ref{subfig:ump_cp}).
While this appears to be an avoided crossing between the ground and first-excited state, While this appears to be an avoided crossing between the ground and first-excited state,
the presence of an earlier excited-state avoided crossing means that the first-excited state qualitatively the presence of an earlier excited-state avoided crossing means that the first-excited state qualitatively
represents the reference double excitation for $\lambda > 1/2$ (see Fig.~\ref{subfig:ump_cp}). represents the reference double excitation for $\lambda > 1/2$.
% SHARPNESS AND QPT % SHARPNESS AND QPT
The ``sharpness'' of the avoided crossing is controlled by the correlation strength $U/t$. The ``sharpness'' of the avoided crossing is controlled by the correlation strength $U/t$.
For small $U/t$, the HF potentials will be weak and the electrons will delocalise over the two sites, For small $U/t$, the HF potentials will be weak and the electrons will delocalise over the two sites,
both in the UHF reference and as $\lambda$ increases. both in the UHF reference and \hugh{the exact solution}.
This delocalisation dampens the electron swapping process and leads to a ``shallow'' avoided crossing This delocalisation dampens the electron swapping process and leads to a ``shallow'' avoided crossing
that corresponds to EPs with non-zero imaginary components (solid lines in Fig.~\ref{subfig:ump_cp}). that corresponds to EPs with non-zero imaginary components (solid lines in Fig.~\ref{subfig:ump_cp}).
As $U/t$ becomes larger, the HF potentials become stronger and the on-site repulsion dominates the hopping As $U/t$ becomes larger, the HF potentials become stronger and the on-site repulsion dominates the hopping
@ -1342,7 +1346,7 @@ radius of convergence (see Fig.~\ref{fig:RadConv}).
%As frequently claimed by Carl Bender, %As frequently claimed by Carl Bender,
It is frequently stated that It is frequently stated that
\textit{``the most stupid thing that one can do with a series is to sum it.''} \textit{``the most stupid thing that one can do with a series is to sum it.''}
Nonetheless, quantum chemists are basically doing exactly this on a daily basis. Nonetheless, quantum chemists are basically doing this on a daily basis.
As we have seen throughout this review, the MP series can often show erratic, As we have seen throughout this review, the MP series can often show erratic,
slow, or divergent behaviour. slow, or divergent behaviour.
In these cases, estimating the correlation energy by simply summing successive In these cases, estimating the correlation energy by simply summing successive
@ -1362,7 +1366,7 @@ The failure of a Taylor series for correctly modelling the MP energy function $E
arises because one is trying to model a complicated function containing multiple branches, branch points and arises because one is trying to model a complicated function containing multiple branches, branch points and
singularities using a simple polynomial of finite order. singularities using a simple polynomial of finite order.
A truncated Taylor series can only predict a single sheet and does not have enough A truncated Taylor series can only predict a single sheet and does not have enough
flexibility to adequately describe, for example, the MP energy. flexibility to adequately describe functions such as the MP energy.
Alternatively, the description of complex energy functions can be significantly improved Alternatively, the description of complex energy functions can be significantly improved
by introducing Pad\'e approximants, \cite{Pade_1892} and related techniques. \cite{BakerBook,BenderBook} by introducing Pad\'e approximants, \cite{Pade_1892} and related techniques. \cite{BakerBook,BenderBook}
@ -1377,7 +1381,7 @@ More specifically, a $[d_A/d_B]$ Pad\'e approximant is defined as
where the coefficients of the polynomials $A(\lambda)$ and $B(\lambda)$ are determined by collecting terms for each power of $\lambda$. where the coefficients of the polynomials $A(\lambda)$ and $B(\lambda)$ are determined by collecting terms for each power of $\lambda$.
Pad\'e approximants are extremely useful in many areas of physics and Pad\'e approximants are extremely useful in many areas of physics and
chemistry\cite{Loos_2013,Pavlyukh_2017,Tarantino_2019,Gluzman_2020} as they can model poles, chemistry\cite{Loos_2013,Pavlyukh_2017,Tarantino_2019,Gluzman_2020} as they can model poles,
which appears at the locations of the roots of $B(\lambda)$. which appear at the roots of $B(\lambda)$.
However, they are unable to model functions with square-root branch points However, they are unable to model functions with square-root branch points
(which are ubiquitous in the singularity structure of a typical perturbative treatment) (which are ubiquitous in the singularity structure of a typical perturbative treatment)
and more complicated functional forms appearing at critical points and more complicated functional forms appearing at critical points
@ -1422,7 +1426,7 @@ approximants for these two values of the ratio $U/t$.
While the truncated Taylor series converges laboriously to the exact energy as the truncation While the truncated Taylor series converges laboriously to the exact energy as the truncation
degree increases at $U/t = 3.5$, the Pad\'e approximants yield much more accurate results. degree increases at $U/t = 3.5$, the Pad\'e approximants yield much more accurate results.
Furthermore, the distance of the closest pole to the origin $\abs{\lc}$ in the Pad\'e approximants Furthermore, the distance of the closest pole to the origin $\abs{\lc}$ in the Pad\'e approximants
indicate that they a relatively good approximation to the position of the indicate that they provide a relatively good approximation to the position of the
true branch point singularity in the RMP energy. true branch point singularity in the RMP energy.
For $U/t = 4.5$, the Taylor series expansion performs worse and eventually diverges, For $U/t = 4.5$, the Taylor series expansion performs worse and eventually diverges,
while the Pad\'e approximants still offer relatively accurate energies and recovers while the Pad\'e approximants still offer relatively accurate energies and recovers
@ -1487,7 +1491,8 @@ Generally, the diagonal sequence of quadratic approximant,
is of particular interest as the order of the corresponding Taylor series increases on each step. is of particular interest as the order of the corresponding Taylor series increases on each step.
However, while a quadratic approximant can reproduce multiple branch points, it can only describe However, while a quadratic approximant can reproduce multiple branch points, it can only describe
a total of two branches. a total of two branches.
\titou{Since every branch points must therefore correspond to a degeneracy of the same two branches,} this constraint %\titou{Since every branch points must therefore correspond to a degeneracy of the same two branches,}
This constraint
can hamper the faithful description of more complicated singularity structures such as the MP energy surface. can hamper the faithful description of more complicated singularity structures such as the MP energy surface.
Despite this limitation, Ref.~\onlinecite{Goodson_2000a} demonstrates that quadratic approximants Despite this limitation, Ref.~\onlinecite{Goodson_2000a} demonstrates that quadratic approximants
provide convergent results in the most divergent cases considered by Olsen and provide convergent results in the most divergent cases considered by Olsen and
@ -1588,7 +1593,7 @@ taking $d_q = 0$ and increasing $d_r$ to retain equivalent accuracy in the squar
Figure~\ref{fig:nopole_quad} illustrates this improvement for the pole-free [3/0,4] quadratic Figure~\ref{fig:nopole_quad} illustrates this improvement for the pole-free [3/0,4] quadratic
approximant compared to the [3/2,2] approximant with the same truncation degree in the Taylor approximant compared to the [3/2,2] approximant with the same truncation degree in the Taylor
expansion. expansion.
Clearly modelling the square-root branch point using $d_q = 2$ has the negative effect of Clearly, modelling the square-root branch point using $d_q = 2$ has the negative effect of
introducing spurious poles in the energy, while focussing purely on the branch point with $d_q = 0$ introducing spurious poles in the energy, while focussing purely on the branch point with $d_q = 0$
leads to a significantly improved model. leads to a significantly improved model.
Table~\ref{tab:QuadUMP} shows that these pole-free quadratic approximants Table~\ref{tab:QuadUMP} shows that these pole-free quadratic approximants
@ -1730,7 +1735,7 @@ In a later study by the same group, they used analytic continuation techniques
to resum a divergent MP series such as a stretched water molecule.\cite{Mihalka_2017a} to resum a divergent MP series such as a stretched water molecule.\cite{Mihalka_2017a}
Any MP series truncated at a given order $n$ can be used to define the scaled function Any MP series truncated at a given order $n$ can be used to define the scaled function
\begin{equation} \begin{equation}
E_{\text{MP}n}(\lambda) = \sum_{k=0}^{n} \lambda^{k} \titou{E_\text{MP}^{(k)}}. E_{\text{MP}n}(\lambda) = \sum_{k=0}^{n} \lambda^{k} E_\text{MP}^{(k)}.
\end{equation} \end{equation}
Reliable estimates of the energy can be obtained for values of $\lambda$ where the MP series is rapidly Reliable estimates of the energy can be obtained for values of $\lambda$ where the MP series is rapidly
convergent (\ie, for $\abs{\lambda} < \rc$), as shown in Fig.~\ref{fig:rmp_anal_cont} for the RMP10 series convergent (\ie, for $\abs{\lambda} < \rc$), as shown in Fig.~\ref{fig:rmp_anal_cont} for the RMP10 series
@ -1739,22 +1744,21 @@ These values can then be analytically continued using a polynomial- or Pad\'e-ba
estimate of the exact energy at $\lambda = 1$. estimate of the exact energy at $\lambda = 1$.
However, choosing the functional form for the best fit remains a difficult and subtle challenge. However, choosing the functional form for the best fit remains a difficult and subtle challenge.
This technique was first generalised by using complex scaling parameters and constructing an analytic This technique was first generalised using complex scaling parameters to construct an analytic
continuation by solving the Laplace equations.\cite{Surjan_2018} continuation by solving the Laplace equations.\cite{Surjan_2018}
It was then further improved by introducing Cauchy's integral formula\cite{Mihalka_2019} It was then further improved by introducing Cauchy's integral formula\cite{Mihalka_2019}
\begin{equation} \begin{equation}
\label{eq:Cauchy} \label{eq:Cauchy}
\frac{1}{2\pi \i} \oint_{\mathcal{C}} \frac{E(\lambda)}{\lambda - \lambda_1} = E(\lambda_1), E(\lambda) = \frac{1}{2\pi \i} \oint_{\mathcal{C}} \frac{E(\lambda')}{\lambda' - \lambda},
\end{equation} \end{equation}
which states that the value of the energy can be computed at $\lambda_1$ inside the complex which states that the value of the energy can be computed at $\lambda_1$ inside the complex
contour $\mathcal{C}$ using only the values along the same contour. contour $\mathcal{C}$ using only the values along the same contour.
Starting from a set of points in a ``trusted'' region where the MP series is convergent, their approach Starting from a set of points in a ``trusted'' region where the MP series is convergent, their approach
self-consistently refines estimates of the $E(\lambda)$ values on a contour \titou{around} the physical point self-consistently refines estimates of the $E(\lambda')$ values on a contour that includes the physical point
$\lambda = 1$. $\lambda = 1$.
\titou{T2: actually this is not true as the point $\lambda = 1$ is chosen to be on the contour.}
The shape of this contour is arbitrary, but there must be no branch points or other singularities inside The shape of this contour is arbitrary, but there must be no branch points or other singularities inside
the contour. the contour.
Once the contour values of $E(\lambda)$ are converged, Cauchy's integral formula Eq.~\eqref{eq:Cauchy} can Once the contour values of $E(\lambda')$ are converged, Cauchy's integral formula Eq.~\eqref{eq:Cauchy} can
be invoked to compute the value at $E(\lambda=1)$ and obtain a final estimate of the exact energy. be invoked to compute the value at $E(\lambda=1)$ and obtain a final estimate of the exact energy.
The authors illustrate this protocol for the dissociation curve of \ce{LiH} and the stretched water The authors illustrate this protocol for the dissociation curve of \ce{LiH} and the stretched water
molecule to obtain encouragingly accurate results.\cite{Mihalka_2019} molecule to obtain encouragingly accurate results.\cite{Mihalka_2019}