New preprint https://arxiv.org/abs/2511.06957
A #perspective discussing Moreau-Yosida (MY) techniques in #densityfunctionaltheory.
MY regularisation has enabled to import tools from #convexanalysis into #dft
providing a new mathematical understanding of the most important atomistic simulation approach
and new robust algorithms for Kohn-Sham #dft.
Thanks to my co-authors from the #hylleraas centre and #oslomet for insightful discussions.
Perspective on Moreau-Yosida Regularization in Density-Functional Theory
Within density-functional theory, Moreau-Yosida regularization enables both a reformulation of the theory and a mathematically well-defined definition of the Kohn-Sham approach. It is further employed in density-potential inversion schemes and, through the choice of topology for the density and potential space, can be directly linked to classical field theories. This perspective collects various appearances of the regularization technique within density-functional theory alongside possibilities for their future development.