Fourier space for accurate ab initio RHF band structure calculations on chainlike systems

Minimal basis-set (STO-3G) direct and Fourier space restricted Hartree-Fock (RHF) calculations on the infinite regular (metallic) and alternating chains of lithium molecules, (-Li₂-)_x, are reported to illustrate two advantages of the Fourier representation method: accurate calculation of all lattice summations and faithful reproduction of the genuine features of the RHF approach for metallic cases. © 1996 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.