Is it necessary to switch off the symmetry when using spin-orbit coupling?

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Is it necessary to switch off the symmetry when using spin-orbit coupling?

#1 Post by xianghjun » Wed Dec 13, 2006 2:48 pm

If I use ISYM=-1, the number of KPOINTS is very large.
I prefer to use symmetry if it is possible.
Thanks.
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Is it necessary to switch off the symmetry when using spin-orbit coupling?

#2 Post by admin » Thu Dec 14, 2006 8:17 am

yes, of course it is necessary to switch all symmetry off
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