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Real-Space Parallel Density Matrix Renormalization Group

Strongly Correlated Electrons 2013-04-25 v2

Abstract

We demonstrate how to parallelize the density matrix renormalization group (DMRG) algorithm in real space through a straightforward modification of serial DMRG. This makes it possible to apply at least an order of magnitude more computational power to challenging simulations, greatly accelerating investigations of two-dimensional systems and large parameter spaces. We discuss details of the algorithm and present benchmark results including a study of valence-bond-solid order within the square-lattice Q2 model and Neel order within the triangular lattice Heisenberg model. The parallel DMRG algorithm also motivates an alternative canonical form for matrix product states.

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@article{arxiv.1301.3494,
  title  = {Real-Space Parallel Density Matrix Renormalization Group},
  author = {E. M. Stoudenmire and Steven R. White},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1301.3494},
  year   = {2013}
}

Comments

5 pages, 5 figures; New version includes triangular Heisenberg AFM, discussion of inverse MPS gauge, and accurate SVD algorithm (similar to PRB version)

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