NUP (.param)
Keyword type
Real
Description
This keyword determines the total number of up-spin electrons.
This parameter is used only if SPIN_POLARIZED = TRUE.
Default
If the SPIN has been specified then:
NUP : (NELECTRONS + SPIN)/2
If neither NUP nor SPIN have been specified:
NUP : NELECTRONS/2
Example
NUP : 12
See Also:
SPIN
SPIN_POLARIZED
NELECTRONS
NDOWN
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