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From now on keep the number of k-points and the wrap around errors fixed (i.e.
try to use always the same ratio between the value which avoids all
wrap around errors and the actual FFT-mesh). Test
how many bulk and vacuum layers are necessary to get a reasonable surface energy,
and a reasonable converged force on the first (and possibly second) slab layer.
Mind: Do not change more than one parameter from one calculation to the next
calculation. It is almost impossible to compare two calculations which differ
in the number of k-points and in the size of the supercell.
Be very careful about the FFT-meshes: If you increase the size
of the supercell without increasing the size of the FFT mesh the results
do not improve. Actually results get even worse in this case because
the wrap around error increases.
Georg Kresse
2009-04-23