Density-functional theory for excited states.

Abstract

A Kohn-Sham formalism for the treatment of excited states within the density-functional theory (DFT) is presented. DFT exchange and correlation energy functionals for excited states are defined. Explicit expressions for these functionals are derived by generalizing a recent DFT perturbation theory. A computational scheme for the treatment of excited states within the DFT is suggested. Differences of Kohn-Sham eigenvalues are shown to be well-defined approximations for excitation energies. Correction terms to these approximations are presented. Perturbation theory expansions for band gaps are discussed. \textcopyright{} 1996 The American Physical Society.