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Evolution of Correlated Electrons in ${\rm La_3Ni_2O_7}$ at Ambient Pressure: a Study of Double-Counting Effect

Superconductivity 2025-12-10 v2 Strongly Correlated Electrons

Abstract

We employ cluster extension of dynamical mean-field theory (CDMFT) to systematically investigate the impact of double counting corrections on the correlated electronic structure of La3Ni2O7{\rm La_3Ni_2O_7} under ambient pressure. By adjusting double-counting parameters, while maintaining a fixed Fermi surface, we observe a pronounced orbital-selective density of states change: the dz2d_{z^2} orbital undergoes significant variation near the Fermi level with increasing EdczE_{dc}^z, while the dx2y2d_{x^2-y^2} orbital remains essentially unchanged throughout the entire range. Analysis of renormalization factor show the monotonic dependence with double counting in both dz2d_{z^2} and dx2y2d_{x^2-y^2} orbital, and it also identifies an optimal double counting window in dz2d_{z^2} orbital aligns with experimental values. We also find the interlayer Matsubara self energy exhibits non-monotonic dependence on EdczE_{dc}^z, deviating from theoretical predictions. This anomaly is attributed to the metallization of oxygen-bridged pathways, which disrupts the prerequisite for charge transfer via apical oxygen. Our results establish EdcE_{dc} as a critical control parameter for correlated electronic structure in La3Ni2O7{\rm La_3Ni_2O_7} and provide a computational framework for resolving orbital-dependent correlation effects in layered materials.

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@article{arxiv.2512.04754,
  title  = {Evolution of Correlated Electrons in ${\rm La_3Ni_2O_7}$ at Ambient Pressure: a Study of Double-Counting Effect},
  author = {Zhong-Yi Xie and Zhihui Luo and Wéi Wú and Dao-Xin Yao},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2512.04754},
  year   = {2025}
}