Ground-state self-consistent calculation of quantum dots under magnetic fields: Addition spectrum

A density-functional self-consistent calculation of the ground-state electr onic density of quantum dots under an arbitrary magnetic field is performed . We consider a parabolic lateral confining potential. The addition energy, E(N+1)- E(N), where N is the number of electrons, is compared with experim ental data and the different contributions to the energy are analyzed. The Hamiltonian is modeled by a density functional, which includes the exchange and correlation interactions and the local formation of Landau levels for different equilibrium spin populations. We obtain an analytical expression for the critical density under which spontaneous polarization, induced by t he exchange interaction, takes place. [S0163-1829(98)07740-6].