Inaccurate prediction of metal properties by hybrid functionals*

Although computationally demanding, hybrid functionals have been widely used in electronic structure calculations and have demonstrated certain advantages in predicting the band gap of semiconductors and insulators. The applications of hybrid functionals to metals, however, results in several serious issues. In this talk, we will discuss the applicability and limitations of hybrid functionals when it comes to predicting several important properties of metals such as electron-phonon coupling, lattice stability, and magnetism.