Calculating Total Energy for 1-d Electron Gas

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The discussion focuses on calculating the total energy of a one-dimensional (1D) and two-dimensional (2D) electron gas under the tight binding model, incorporating interactions between electrons of the same and opposite spins. The total energy is to be expressed as a function of polarization x, defined as x = (N_{\uparrow} - N_{\downarrow}) / N, and minimized at absolute zero temperature (T=0K). The participants emphasize the need to expand the energy expression up to the sixth order and to ensure the accuracy of the calculations involving the interaction potential U and the total number of electrons N.

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  • Understanding of tight binding models in condensed matter physics
  • Familiarity with electron gas theory and spin interactions
  • Knowledge of thermodynamic principles at absolute zero temperature (T=0K)
  • Proficiency in mathematical series expansion and minimization techniques
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  • Learn about the implications of Pauli exclusion principle in electron interactions
  • Investigate methods for calculating susceptibility in electron systems
  • Explore advanced mathematical techniques for series expansion and optimization
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I have 1-d electron gas in tight banding model with included interaction between electrons of same spins V_{\uparrow}=-N_{\uparrow}U where U > 0, \sigma=\pm1 is spin up or down, and pauli interaction with outside field B is included. I have to calculate the total energy of gas at T=0K as function of of polarization x=\frac{N_{\uparrow}-N_{\downarrow}}{N} expand it to series up to 6th order, minimize it and find the nontrivial solution for U N=N_{\uparrow}+N_{\downarrow}, N_{\uparrow}=\frac{N}{2}(1+x)
and N_{\downarrow}=\frac{N}{2}(1-x)

N_{\sigma}=\frac{N}{2}(1+{\sigma}x)
my major problem is calculating the total energy
 
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HI!

My problem is next:

I have 2-d electron gas with included interaction between electrons of opposite spins V_{\sigma}=N_{\sigma}U where U > 0 and \sigma=\pm1 is spin up or down, and pauli interaction with outside field B is included. I have to calculate the total energy of gas at T=0K as function of N_{\sigma}, then i have to minimize the energy as function of polarization parameter x=\frac{N_{\uparrow}-N_{\downarrow}}{N} and calculate the suscepitibility

N=N_{\uparrow}+N_{\downarrow}, N_{\uparrow}=\frac{N}{2}(1+x), N_{\downarrow}=\frac{N}{2}(1-x), and N_{\sigma}=\frac{N}{2}(1+{\sigma}x)

my major problem is calculating the total energy, the rest is not so tough i am just not sure that my energy is calculated correct...
 
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