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Density-functional energy gaps of solids demystified

Journal Article · · European Physical Journal. B, Condensed Matter and Complex Systems

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Research Organization:
Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) (United States). Center for Complex Materials from First Principles (CCM); Temple Univ., Philadelphia, PA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC)
DOE Contract Number:
SC0012575
OSTI ID:
1541757
Journal Information:
European Physical Journal. B, Condensed Matter and Complex Systems, Vol. 91, Issue 6; ISSN 1434-6028
Publisher:
Springer
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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