Abstract
Semiempirical calculations of Fermi surface dimensions have been carried out for gold using the Green function nonrelativistic method and a Gaspar-type potential. The exchange energy coefficient and the exchange and coulombic energy screening parameters have been varied in accordance with a suggested new optimization procedure for noble metals. The results are disappointing and are unlikely to lead to a band structure more useful than that obtained previously by Ballinger and Marshall (1969). The results are discussed in relation to the many recent band structure calculations for this metal.

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