title: Benchmarking density-functional-theory calculations of rotational g tensors and magnetizabilities using accurate coupled-cluster calculations.
abstract: An accurate set of benchmark rotational g tensors and magnetizabilities are calculated using coupled-cluster singles-doubles (CCSD) theory and coupled-cluster single-doubles-perturbative-triples [CCSD(T)] theory, in a variety of basis sets consisting of (rotational) London atomic orbitals. The accuracy of the results obtained is established for the rotational g tensors by careful comparison with experimental data, taking into account zero-point vibrational corrections. After an analysis of the basis sets employed, extrapolation techniques are used to provide estimates of the basis-set-limit quantities, thereby establishing an accurate benchmark data set. The utility of the data set is demonstrated by examining a wide variety of density functionals for the calculation of these properties. None of the density-functional methods are competitive with the CCSD or CCSD(T) methods. The need for a careful consideration of vibrational effects is clearly illustrated. Finally, the pure coupled-cluster results are compared with the results of density-functional calculations constrained to give the same electronic density. The importance of current dependence in exchange-correlation functionals is discussed in light of this comparison.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Centre for Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, University of Oslo, P.O.B. 1033 Blindern, Oslo N-0315, Norway. o.b.lutnas@kjemi.uio.no
authors.forename: Ola B
authors.initials: OB
authors.lastname: Lutnaes
authors.forename: Andrew M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Teale
authors.forename: Trygve
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Helgaker
authors.forename: David J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Tozer
authors.forename: Kenneth
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ruud
authors.forename: Jürgen
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gauss