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Volume-collapse in rare earth and actinides

Under pressure or as T is varied (Pu, Ce). Assessment of the limitations of LDA. Magnitude of the volume difference through the transition region. LDA+DMFT recent results. Degree of correlation in the ``itinerant'' f-electron side of the transition. Relevance of qualitative descriptions and mechanisms: Kondo volume collapse vs. Mott. Is this a real debate ?



Gabi & 2001-10-27