Improved two-particle self-consistent approach for the single-band Hubbard model in two dimensions

The two-particle self-consistent approach (TPSC) is a method for the one-band Hubbard model that can be both numerically efficient and reliable. However, TPSC fails to yield physical results deep in the renormalized classical regime of the bidimensional Hubbard model where the spin correlation length becomes exponentially large. We address the limitations of TPSC with improved approaches that we call TPSC+ and TPSC+SFM (spin fluctuation mediated). In this work, we show that these improved methods satisfy the Mermin-Wagner theorem and the Pauli principle. We also show that they are valid in the renormalized classical regime of the two-dimensional Hubbard model, where they recover a generalized Stoner criterion at zero temperature in the antiferromagnetic phase. We discuss some limitations of the TPSC+ approach with regards to the violation of the f-sum rule and conservation laws, which are solved within the TPSC+SFM framework. Finally, we benchmark the TPSC+ and TPSC+SFM approaches for the one-band Hubbard model in two dimensions and show how they have an overall better agreement with available diagrammatic Monte Carlo results than the original TPSC approach.

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The paper introduces improved versions of the two-particle self-consistent approach (TPSC+ and TPSC+SFM) and demonstrates their applicability in the two-dimensional Hubbard model. These improved methods address the limitations of the original TPSC approach and satisfy important theorems and principles. The paper also discusses the limitations of the TPSC+ approach and provides a solution within the TPSC+SFM framework.