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{{TAGDEF|KERNEL_TRUNCATION/IDIMENSIONALITY| 0 {{!}} 2 {{!}} 3 | 3}}
{{TAGDEF|KERNEL_TRUNCATION/IDIMENSIONALITY| 0 {{!}} 2 {{!}} 3 | 3}}
 
{{DISPLAYTITLE:KERNEL_TRUNCATION/IDIMENSIONALITY}}
Description: {{TAG|KERNEL_TRUNCATION/IDIMENSIONALITY}} specifies the boundary condition used to compute the hartree and ionic potential.  
Description: Specifies the boundary condition used to compute the hartree and ionic potential.  
 
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If {{TAG|KERNEL_TRUNCATION/LTRUNCATE}} = T, {{TAG|KERNEL_TRUNCATION/IDIMENSIONALITY}} determines the boundary condition that is used to compute the local potential.
If {{TAG|KERNEL_TRUNCATION/LTRUNCATE}} = T, {{TAG|KERNEL_TRUNCATION/IDIMENSIONALITY}} determines the boundary condition that is used to compute the local potential.
The default value of 3 implies that the system is periodic in all dimensions, i.e. there is no influence of kernel truncation on the resulting energies and forces.
Setting {{TAG|KERNEL_TRUNCATION/IDIMENSIONALITY}} to either 0 or 2 uses the 0D and 2D truncated kernel respectively.{{cite|vijay:prb:2025}}{{cite|rozzi:prb:2006}}{{cite|sohier:prb:2017}}
Setting {{TAG|KERNEL_TRUNCATION/IDIMENSIONALITY}} to either 0 or 2 uses the 0D and 2D truncated kernel respectively.{{cite|vijay:arxiv:2024}}{{cite|rozzi:prb:2006}}{{cite|sohier:prb:2017}}
These kernels create 0D (i.e. no periodic interactions, as is the case of molecules) and 2D (i.e. periodic interactions only in two dimensions, as in the case for surfaces).
These kernels create 0D (i.e. no periodic interactions, as is the case of molecules) and 2D (i.e. periodic interactions only in two dimensions, as in the case for surfaces).
{{NB|mind|IF {{TAG|KERNEL_TRUNCATION/LTRUNCATE}} is switched off, all other KERNEL_TRUNCATION tags, i.e. {{TAG|KERNEL_TRUNCATION/IDIMENSIONALITY}}, {{TAG|KERNEL_TRUNCATION/LCOARSEN}}, and {{TAG|KERNEL_TRUNCATION/ISURFACE}} will be ignored.}}
{{NB|mind|
*If {{TAG|KERNEL_TRUNCATION/LTRUNCATE}} is switched off, all other KERNEL_TRUNCATION tags including {{TAG|KERNEL_TRUNCATION/IDIMENSIONALITY}} will be ignored.
*Available as of VASP.6.5.0.}}


== {{TAG|KERNEL_TRUNCATION/IDIMENSIONALITY}} = 0 ==
== {{TAG|KERNEL_TRUNCATION/IDIMENSIONALITY}} = 0 ==
Consider using the option when computing energies and forces of atoms and molecules.
Consider using the option when computing energies and forces of atoms and molecules.
Recommended {{FILE|INCAR}} tags to be used with option are
Recommended {{FILE|INCAR}} tags to be used with option are
   KERNEL_TRUNCATION {
   {{TAGBL|KERNEL_TRUNCATION/LTRUNCATE}} = T
        LTRUNCATE     = T
  {{TAGBL|KERNEL_TRUNCATION/IDIMENSIONALITY}} = 0
        IDIMENSIONALITY = 0
  {{TAGBL|KERNEL_TRUNCATION/LCOARSEN}} = T
        LCOARSEN       = T
  }


== {{TAG|KERNEL_TRUNCATION/IDIMENSIONALITY}} = 2 ==
== {{TAG|KERNEL_TRUNCATION/IDIMENSIONALITY}} = 2 ==
Use this option when computing the energies and forces of 2D and quasi-2D systems, such as 2D materials and surfaces. We suggest setting the following {{FILE|INCAR}} tags for a surface that is oriented along the z-axis
Use this option when computing the energies and forces of 2D and quasi-2D systems, such as 2D materials and surfaces. We suggest setting the following {{FILE|INCAR}} tags for a surface that is oriented along the z-axis
   KERNEL_TRUNCATION {
   {{TAGBL|KERNEL_TRUNCATION/LTRUNCATE}} = T
        LTRUNCATE     = T
  {{TAGBL|KERNEL_TRUNCATION/IDIMENSIONALITY}} = 2
        IDIMENSIONALITY = 2
  {{TAGBL|KERNEL_TRUNCATION/LCOARSEN}} = T
        LCOARSEN       = T
  {{TAGBL|KERNEL_TRUNCATION/ISURFACE}} = 3
        ISURFACE       = 3
 
  }
== {{TAG|KERNEL_TRUNCATION/IDIMENSIONALITY}} = 3 (default) ==
 
The system is periodic in all dimensions, i.e. there is no influence of the Coulomb-kernel truncation on the resulting energies and forces.


== Related tags and articles ==
== Related tags and articles ==
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== References ==
== References ==


[[Category:INCAR tag]][[Category:Electrostatics]]
[[Category:INCAR tag]][[Category:Electrostatics]][[Category:2D materials]]

Latest revision as of 11:03, 17 March 2026

KERNEL_TRUNCATION/IDIMENSIONALITY = 0 | 2 | 3
Default: KERNEL_TRUNCATION/IDIMENSIONALITY = 3 

Description: Specifies the boundary condition used to compute the hartree and ionic potential.


If KERNEL_TRUNCATION/LTRUNCATE = T, KERNEL_TRUNCATION/IDIMENSIONALITY determines the boundary condition that is used to compute the local potential. Setting KERNEL_TRUNCATION/IDIMENSIONALITY to either 0 or 2 uses the 0D and 2D truncated kernel respectively.[1][2][3] These kernels create 0D (i.e. no periodic interactions, as is the case of molecules) and 2D (i.e. periodic interactions only in two dimensions, as in the case for surfaces).

Mind:

KERNEL_TRUNCATION/IDIMENSIONALITY = 0

Consider using the option when computing energies and forces of atoms and molecules. Recommended INCAR tags to be used with option are

 KERNEL_TRUNCATION/LTRUNCATE = T
 KERNEL_TRUNCATION/IDIMENSIONALITY = 0
 KERNEL_TRUNCATION/LCOARSEN = T

KERNEL_TRUNCATION/IDIMENSIONALITY = 2

Use this option when computing the energies and forces of 2D and quasi-2D systems, such as 2D materials and surfaces. We suggest setting the following INCAR tags for a surface that is oriented along the z-axis

 KERNEL_TRUNCATION/LTRUNCATE = T
 KERNEL_TRUNCATION/IDIMENSIONALITY = 2
 KERNEL_TRUNCATION/LCOARSEN = T
 KERNEL_TRUNCATION/ISURFACE = 3

KERNEL_TRUNCATION/IDIMENSIONALITY = 3 (default)

The system is periodic in all dimensions, i.e. there is no influence of the Coulomb-kernel truncation on the resulting energies and forces.

Related tags and articles

KERNEL_TRUNCATION/LTRUNCATE, KERNEL_TRUNCATION/LCOARSEN, KERNEL_TRUNCATION/ISURFACE, KERNEL_TRUNCATION/FACTOR, KERNEL_TRUNCATION/IPAD

References