2026-07-072026-07-07http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/219920We have performed Diffusion Quantum Monte Carlo simulations of Li clusters showing that Resonating-Valence-Bond (RVB) pairing correlations between electrons provide a substantial contribution to the cohesive energy. The RVB effects are identified in terms of electron transfers from s- to p-like character, constituting a possible explanation for the breakdown of the Fermi liquid picture observed in recent high resolution Compton scattering experiments for bulk Li.4 pages, 2 figures, 3 tablesStrongly Correlated ElectronsMaterials Sciencetext