Three-dimensionality of the bulk electronic structure in WTe 2
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Wu, Yun; Jo, Na Hyun; Mou, Daixiang
Inmore » this paper, we use temperature- and field-dependent resistivity measurements (Shubnikov–de Haas quantum oscillations) and ultrahigh-resolution, tunable, vacuum ultraviolet laser-based angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES) to study the three-dimensionality (3D) of the bulk electronic structure in WTe 2 , a type II Weyl semimetal. The bulk Fermi surface (FS) consists of two pairs of electron pockets and two pairs of hole pockets along the Χ–Γ–Χ direction as detected by using an incident photon energy of 6.7 eV, which is consistent with the previously reported data. However, if using an incident photon energy of 6.36 eV, another pair of tiny electron pockets is detected on both sides of the Γ point, which is in agreement with the small quantum oscillation frequency peak observed in the magnetoresistance. Therefore, the bulk, 3D FS consists of three pairs of electron pockets and two pairs of hole pockets in total. With the ability of fine tuning the incident photon energy, we demonstrate the strong three-dimensionality of the bulk electronic structure in WTe 2 . Finally, the combination of resistivity and ARPES measurements reveals the complete, and consistent, picture of the bulk electronic structure of this material.« less
Three-dimensionality of the bulk electronic structure in WTe 2
Wu, Yun; Jo, Na Hyun; Mou, Daixiang; ...
2017-05-18
Inmore » this paper, we use temperature- and field-dependent resistivity measurements (Shubnikov–de Haas quantum oscillations) and ultrahigh-resolution, tunable, vacuum ultraviolet laser-based angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES) to study the three-dimensionality (3D) of the bulk electronic structure in WTe 2 , a type II Weyl semimetal. The bulk Fermi surface (FS) consists of two pairs of electron pockets and two pairs of hole pockets along the Χ–Γ–Χ direction as detected by using an incident photon energy of 6.7 eV, which is consistent with the previously reported data. However, if using an incident photon energy of 6.36 eV, another pair of tiny electron pockets is detected on both sides of the Γ point, which is in agreement with the small quantum oscillation frequency peak observed in the magnetoresistance. Therefore, the bulk, 3D FS consists of three pairs of electron pockets and two pairs of hole pockets in total. With the ability of fine tuning the incident photon energy, we demonstrate the strong three-dimensionality of the bulk electronic structure in WTe 2 . Finally, the combination of resistivity and ARPES measurements reveals the complete, and consistent, picture of the bulk electronic structure of this material.« less
Disentangling the surface and bulk electronic structures of LaOFeAs
Zhang, P.; Ma, J.; Qian, T.; ...
2016-09-20
We performed a comprehensive angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy study of the electronic band structure of LaOFeAs single crystals. We found that samples cleaved at low temperature show an unstable and very complicated band structure, whereas samples cleaved at high temperature exhibit a stable and clearer electronic structure. Using in situ surface doping with K and supported by first-principles calculations, we identify both surface and bulk bands. Our assignments are confirmed by the difference in the temperature dependence of the bulk and surface states.
Probing Actinide Electronic Structure through Pu Cluster Calculations
Ryzhkov, Mickhail V.; Mirmelstein, Alexei; Yu, Sung-Woo; ...
2013-02-26
The calculations for the electronic structure of clusters of plutonium have been performed, within the framework of the relativistic discrete-variational method. Moreover, these theoretical results and those calculated earlier for related systems have been compared to spectroscopic data produced in the experimental investigations of bulk systems, including photoelectron spectroscopy. Observation of the changes in the Pu electronic structure as a function of size provides powerful insight for aspects of bulk Pu electronic structure.
Bulk and surface electronic structures of MgO
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Schönberger, U.; Aryasetiawan, F.
1995-09-01
The bulk electronic structure of MgO is calculated from first principles including correlation effects within the GW approximation. The band gap, the position of the 2s O band, and the valence band width are in good agreement with experiment. From the quasiparticle band structure, optical transitions corresponding to the main optical absorption peaks are identified. The energy-loss spectrum is also calculated and compared with experiment. The surface electronic structure of MgO(100) is calculated self-consistently within the local-density approximation. It is found that states observed in a recent photoemission experiment outside the bulk allowed states are close to surface states.
Electronic structure of Fe1.08Te bulk crystals and epitaxial FeTe thin films on Bi2Te3
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Arnold, Fabian; Warmuth, Jonas; Michiardi, Matteo; Fikáček, Jan; Bianchi, Marco; Hu, Jin; Mao, Zhiqiang; Miwa, Jill; Singh, Udai Raj; Bremholm, Martin; Wiesendanger, Roland; Honolka, Jan; Wehling, Tim; Wiebe, Jens; Hofmann, Philip
2018-02-01
The electronic structure of thin films of FeTe grown on Bi2Te3 is investigated using angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy, scanning tunneling microscopy and first principles calculations. As a comparison, data from cleaved bulk Fe1.08Te taken under the same experimental conditions is also presented. Due to the substrate and thin film symmetry, FeTe thin films grow on Bi2Te3 in three domains, rotated by 0°, 120°, and 240°. This results in a superposition of photoemission intensity from the domains, complicating the analysis. However, by combining bulk and thin film data, it is possible to partly disentangle the contributions from three domains. We find a close similarity between thin film and bulk electronic structure and an overall good agreement with first principles calculations, assuming a p-doping shift of 65 meV for the bulk and a renormalization factor of around two. By tracking the change of substrate electronic structure upon film growth, we find indications of an electron transfer from the FeTe film to the substrate. No significant change of the film’s electronic structure or doping is observed when alkali atoms are dosed onto the surface. This is ascribed to the film’s high density of states at the Fermi energy. This behavior is also supported by the ab initio calculations.
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Kweun, Joshua Minwoo; Li, Chenzhe; Zheng, Yongping; Cho, Maenghyo; Kim, Yoon Young; Cho, Kyeongjae
2016-05-01
Designing metal-oxides consisting of earth-abundant elements has been a crucial issue to replace precious metal catalysts. To achieve efficient screening of metal-oxide catalysts via bulk descriptors rather than surface descriptors, we investigated the relationship between the electronic structure of bulk and that of the surface for lanthanum-based perovskite oxides, LaMO3 (M = Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu). Through density functional theory calculations, we examined the d-band occupancy of the bulk and surface transition-metal atoms (nBulk and nSurf) and the adsorption energy of an oxygen atom (Eads) on (001), (110), and (111) surfaces. For the (001) surface, we observed strong correlation between the nBulk and nSurf with an R-squared value over 94%, and the result was interpreted in terms of ligand field splitting and antibonding/bonding level splitting. Moreover, the Eads on the surfaces was highly correlated with the nBulk with an R-squared value of more than 94%, and different surface relaxations could be explained by the bulk electronic structure (e.g., LaMnO3 vs. LaTiO3). These results suggest that a bulk-derived descriptor such as nBulk can be used to screen metal-oxide catalysts.
Evolution of the Valley Position in Bulk Transition-Metal Chalcogenides and Their Monolayer Limit.
Yuan, Hongtao; Liu, Zhongkai; Xu, Gang; Zhou, Bo; Wu, Sanfeng; Dumcenco, Dumitru; Yan, Kai; Zhang, Yi; Mo, Sung-Kwan; Dudin, Pavel; Kandyba, Victor; Yablonskikh, Mikhail; Barinov, Alexei; Shen, Zhixun; Zhang, Shoucheng; Huang, Yingsheng; Xu, Xiaodong; Hussain, Zahid; Hwang, Harold Y; Cui, Yi; Chen, Yulin
2016-08-10
Layered transition metal chalcogenides with large spin orbit coupling have recently sparked much interest due to their potential applications for electronic, optoelectronic, spintronics, and valleytronics. However, most current understanding of the electronic structure near band valleys in momentum space is based on either theoretical investigations or optical measurements, leaving the detailed band structure elusive. For example, the exact position of the conduction band valley of bulk MoS2 remains controversial. Here, using angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy with submicron spatial resolution (micro-ARPES), we systematically imaged the conduction/valence band structure evolution across representative chalcogenides MoS2, WS2, and WSe2, as well as the thickness dependent electronic structure from bulk to the monolayer limit. These results establish a solid basis to understand the underlying valley physics of these materials, and also provide a link between chalcogenide electronic band structure and their physical properties for potential valleytronics applications.
Chemical, electronic, and magnetic structure of LaFeCoSi alloy: Surface and bulk properties
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Lollobrigida, V.; Basso, V.; Borgatti, F.; Torelli, P.; Kuepferling, M.; Coïsson, M.; Olivetti, E. S.; Celegato, F.; Tortora, L.; Stefani, G.; Panaccione, G.; Offi, F.
2014-05-01
We investigate the chemical, electronic, and magnetic structure of the magnetocaloric LaFeCoSi compound with bulk and surface sensitive techniques. We put in evidence that the surface retains a soft ferromagnetic behavior at temperatures higher than the Curie temperature of the bulk due to the presence of Fe clusters at the surface only. This peculiar magnetic surface effect is attributed to the exchange interaction between the ferromagnetic Fe clusters located at the surface and the bulk magnetocaloric alloy, and it is used here to monitor the magnetic properties of the alloy itself.
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Ngabonziza, P.; Wang, Y.; Brinkman, A.
2018-04-01
An important challenge in the field of topological materials is to carefully disentangle the electronic transport contribution of the topological surface states from that of the bulk. For Bi2Te3 topological insulator samples, bulk single crystals and thin films exposed to air during fabrication processes are known to be bulk conducting, with the chemical potential in the bulk conduction band. For Bi2Te3 thin films grown by molecular beam epitaxy, we combine structural characterization (transmission electron microscopy), chemical surface analysis as function of time (x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy) and magnetotransport analysis to understand the low defect density and record high bulk electron mobility once charge is doped into the bulk by surface degradation. Carrier densities and electronic mobilities extracted from the Hall effect and the quantum oscillations are consistent and reveal a large bulk carrier mobility. Because of the cylindrical shape of the bulk Fermi surface, the angle dependence of the bulk magnetoresistance oscillations is two dimensional in nature.
Evolution of the Valley Position in Bulk Transition-Metal Chalcogenides and Their Monolayer Limit
Yuan, Hongtao; Liu, Zhongkai; Xu, Gang; ...
2016-07-12
Valley physics based on layered transition metal chalcogenides have recently sparked much interest due to their potential spintronics and valleytronics applications. However, most current understanding of the electronic structure near band valleys in momentum space is based on either theoretical investigations or optical measurements, leaving the detailed band structure elusive. For example, the exact position of the conduction band valley of bulk MoS 2 remains controversial. Here, using angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy with sub-micron spatial resolution (micro- ARPES), we systematically imaged the conduction/valence band structure evolution across representative chalcogenides MoS 2, WS 2 and WSe 2, as well as the thicknessmore » dependent electronic structure from bulk to the monolayer limit. These results establish a solid basis to understand the underlying valley physics of these materials, and also provide a link between chalcogenide electronic band structure and their physical properties for potential valleytronics applications.« less
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Stepanova, E. N.; Grabovetskaya, G. P.; Teresov, A. D.; Mishin, I. P.
2018-05-01
Using the methods of electron backscatter diffraction, electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction analysis, it is demonstrated that irradiation of the surface of a submicrocrystalline molybdenum specimen with a pulsed electron beam in a non-melt regime results in the formation of a gradient structure in its bulk. The irradiation temperature is shown to affect the density of defects, the value of stress, and the distributions of grain-boundary misorientations in the surface and bulk of the submicrocrystalline molybdenum specimens.
Jin, Wencan; Yeh, Po-Chun; Zaki, Nader; Zhang, Datong; Sadowski, Jerzy T; Al-Mahboob, Abdullah; van der Zande, Arend M; Chenet, Daniel A; Dadap, Jerry I; Herman, Irving P; Sutter, Peter; Hone, James; Osgood, Richard M
2013-09-06
We report on the evolution of the thickness-dependent electronic band structure of the two-dimensional layered-dichalcogenide molybdenum disulfide (MoS2). Micrometer-scale angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy of mechanically exfoliated and chemical-vapor-deposition-grown crystals provides direct evidence for the shifting of the valence band maximum from Γ to K, for the case of MoS2 having more than one layer, to the case of single-layer MoS2, as predicted by density functional theory. This evolution of the electronic structure from bulk to few-layer to monolayer MoS2 had earlier been predicted to arise from quantum confinement. Furthermore, one of the consequences of this progression in the electronic structure is the dramatic increase in the hole effective mass, in going from bulk to monolayer MoS2 at its Brillouin zone center, which is known as the cause for the decreased carrier mobility of the monolayer form compared to that of bulk MoS2.
Bulk sensitive hard x-ray photoemission electron microscopy
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Patt, M., E-mail: m.patt@fz-juelich.de; Wiemann, C.; Weber, N.
Hard x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (HAXPES) has now matured into a well-established technique as a bulk sensitive probe of the electronic structure due to the larger escape depth of the highly energetic electrons. In order to enable HAXPES studies with high lateral resolution, we have set up a dedicated energy-filtered hard x-ray photoemission electron microscope (HAXPEEM) working with electron kinetic energies up to 10 keV. It is based on the NanoESCA design and also preserves the performance of the instrument in the low and medium energy range. In this way, spectromicroscopy can be performed from threshold to hard x-ray photoemission. Themore » high potential of the HAXPEEM approach for the investigation of buried layers and structures has been shown already on a layered and structured SrTiO{sub 3} sample. Here, we present results of experiments with test structures to elaborate the imaging and spectroscopic performance of the instrument and show the capabilities of the method to image bulk properties. Additionally, we introduce a method to determine the effective attenuation length of photoelectrons in a direct photoemission experiment.« less
Zhao, Lin; Liang, Aiji; Yuan, Dongna; Hu, Yong; Liu, Defa; Huang, Jianwei; He, Shaolong; Shen, Bing; Xu, Yu; Liu, Xu; Yu, Li; Liu, Guodong; Zhou, Huaxue; Huang, Yulong; Dong, Xiaoli; Zhou, Fang; Liu, Kai; Lu, Zhongyi; Zhao, Zhongxian; Chen, Chuangtian; Xu, Zuyan; Zhou, X J
2016-02-08
The mechanism of high-temperature superconductivity in the iron-based superconductors remains an outstanding issue in condensed matter physics. The electronic structure plays an essential role in dictating superconductivity. Recent revelation of distinct electronic structure and high-temperature superconductivity in the single-layer FeSe/SrTiO3 films provides key information on the role of Fermi surface topology and interface in inducing or enhancing superconductivity. Here we report high-resolution angle-resolved photoemission measurements on the electronic structure and superconducting gap of an FeSe-based superconductor, (Li0.84Fe0.16)OHFe0.98Se, with a Tc at 41 K. We find that this single-phase bulk superconductor shows remarkably similar electronic behaviours to that of the superconducting single-layer FeSe/SrTiO3 films in terms of Fermi surface topology, band structure and the gap symmetry. These observations provide new insights in understanding high-temperature superconductivity in the single-layer FeSe/SrTiO3 films and the mechanism of superconductivity in the bulk iron-based superconductors.
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Dai, Zhongwei; Jin, Wencan; Grady, Maxwell; Sadowski, Jerzy T.; Dadap, Jerry I.; Osgood, Richard M.; Pohl, Karsten
2017-06-01
We have used selected area low energy electron diffraction intensity-voltage (μLEED-IV) analysis to investigate the surface structure of crystalline 2H molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) and mechanically exfoliated and suspended monolayer MoS2. Our results show that the surface structure of bulk 2H-MoS2 is distinct from its bulk and that it has a slightly smaller surface relaxation at 320 K than previously reported at 95 K. We concluded that suspended monolayer MoS2 shows a large interlayer relaxation compared to the MoS2 sandwich layer terminating the bulk surface. The Debye temperature of MoS2 was concluded to be about 600 K, which agrees with a previous theoretical study. Our work has shown that the dynamical μLEED-IV analysis performed with a low energy electron microscope (LEEM) is a powerful technique for determination of the local atomic structures of currently extensively studied two-dimensional (2-D) materials.
Dai, Zhongwei; Jin, Wencan; Grady, Maxwell; ...
2017-02-10
Here, we used selected area low energy electron diffraction intensity-voltage (μLEED-IV) analysis to investigate the surface structure of crystalline 2H molybdenum disulfide (MoS 2) and mechanically exfoliated and suspended monolayer MoS 2. Our results show that the surface structure of bulk 2H-MoS 2 is distinct from its bulk and that it has a slightly smaller surface relaxation at 320 K than previously reported at 95 K. We concluded that suspended monolayer MoS 2 shows a large interlayer relaxation compared to the MoS 2 sandwich layer terminating the bulk surface. The Debye temperature of MoS 2 was concluded to be aboutmore » 600 K, which agrees with a previous theoretical study. Our work has shown that the dynamical μLEED-IV analysis performed with a low energy electron microscope (LEEM) is a powerful technique for determination of the local atomic structures of currently extensively studied two-dimensional (2-D) materials.« less
How Correlated is the FeSe /SrTiO3 System?
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Mandal, Subhasish; Zhang, Peng; Ismail-Beigi, Sohrab; Haule, K.
2017-08-01
Recent observation of ˜10 times higher critical temperature in a FeSe monolayer compared with its bulk phase has drawn a great deal of attention because the electronic structure in the monolayer phase appears to be different than bulk FeSe. Using a combination of density functional theory and dynamical mean field theory, we find electronic correlations have important effects on the predicted atomic-scale geometry and the electronic structure of the monolayer FeSe on SrTiO3 . The electronic correlations are dominantly controlled by the Se-Fe-Se angle either in the bulk phase or the monolayer phase. But the angle sensitivity increases and the orbital differentiation decreases in the monolayer phase compared to the bulk phase. The correlations are more dependent on Hund's J than Hubbard U . The observed orbital selective incoherence to coherence crossover with temperature confirms the Hund's metallic nature of the monolayer FeSe. We also find electron doping by oxygen vacancies in SrTiO3 increases the correlation strength, especially in the dx y orbital by reducing the Se-Fe-Se angle.
Zhao, Lin; Liang, Aiji; Yuan, Dongna; Hu, Yong; Liu, Defa; Huang, Jianwei; He, Shaolong; Shen, Bing; Xu, Yu; Liu, Xu; Yu, Li; Liu, Guodong; Zhou, Huaxue; Huang, Yulong; Dong, Xiaoli; Zhou, Fang; Liu, Kai; Lu, Zhongyi; Zhao, Zhongxian; Chen, Chuangtian; Xu, Zuyan; Zhou, X. J.
2016-01-01
The mechanism of high-temperature superconductivity in the iron-based superconductors remains an outstanding issue in condensed matter physics. The electronic structure plays an essential role in dictating superconductivity. Recent revelation of distinct electronic structure and high-temperature superconductivity in the single-layer FeSe/SrTiO3 films provides key information on the role of Fermi surface topology and interface in inducing or enhancing superconductivity. Here we report high-resolution angle-resolved photoemission measurements on the electronic structure and superconducting gap of an FeSe-based superconductor, (Li0.84Fe0.16)OHFe0.98Se, with a Tc at 41 K. We find that this single-phase bulk superconductor shows remarkably similar electronic behaviours to that of the superconducting single-layer FeSe/SrTiO3 films in terms of Fermi surface topology, band structure and the gap symmetry. These observations provide new insights in understanding high-temperature superconductivity in the single-layer FeSe/SrTiO3 films and the mechanism of superconductivity in the bulk iron-based superconductors. PMID:26853801
Excess electrons in ice: a density functional theory study.
Bhattacharya, Somesh Kr; Inam, Fakharul; Scandolo, Sandro
2014-02-21
We present a density functional theory study of the localization of excess electrons in the bulk and on the surface of crystalline and amorphous water ice. We analyze the initial stages of electron solvation in crystalline and amorphous ice. In the case of crystalline ice we find that excess electrons favor surface states over bulk states, even when the latter are localized at defect sites. In contrast, in amorphous ice excess electrons find it equally favorable to localize in bulk and in surface states which we attribute to the preexisting precursor states in the disordered structure. In all cases excess electrons are found to occupy the vacuum regions of the molecular network. The electron localization in the bulk of amorphous ice is assisted by its distorted hydrogen bonding network as opposed to the crystalline phase. Although qualitative, our results provide a simple interpretation of the large differences observed in the dynamics and localization of excess electrons in crystalline and amorphous ice films on metals.
Electronic shell structure in Ga12 icosahedra and the relation to the bulk forms of gallium.
Schebarchov, D; Gaston, N
2012-07-28
The electronic structure of known cluster compounds with a cage-like icosahedral Ga(12) centre is studied by first-principles theoretical methods, based on density functional theory. We consider these hollow metalloid nanostructures in the context of the polymorphism of the bulk, and identify a close relation to the α phase of gallium. This previously unrecognised connection is established using the electron localisation function, which reveals the ubiquitous presence of radially-pointing covalent bonds around the Ga(12) centre--analogous to the covalent bonds between buckled deltahedral planes in α-Ga. Furthermore, we find prominent superatom shell structure in these clusters, despite their hollow icosahedral motif and the presence of covalent bonds. The exact nature of the electronic shell structure is contrasted with simple electron shell models based on jellium, and we demonstrate how the interplay between gallium dimerisation, ligand- and crystal-field effects can alter the splitting of the partially filled 1F shell. Finally, in the unique compound where the Ga(12) centre is bridged by six phosphorus ligands, the electronic structure most closely resembles that of δ-Ga and there are no well-defined superatom orbitals. The results of this comprehensive study bring new insights into the nature of chemical bonding in metalloid gallium compounds and the relation to bulk gallium metal, and they may also guide the development of more general models for ligand-protected clusters.
Kim, Beom Seo; Rhim, Jun-Won; Kim, Beomyoung; Kim, Changyoung; Park, Seung Ryong
2016-01-01
Monolayer MX2 (M = Mo, W; X = S, Se) has recently been drawn much attention due to their application possibility as well as the novel valley physics. On the other hand, it is also important to understand the electronic structures of bulk MX2 for material applications since it is very challenging to grow large size uniform and sustainable monolayer MX2. We performed angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy and tight binding calculations to investigate the electronic structures of bulk 2H-MX2. We could extract all the important electronic band parameters for bulk 2H-MX2, including the band gap, direct band gap size at K (-K) point and spin splitting size. Upon comparing the parameters for bulk 2H-MX2 (our work) with mono- and multi-layer MX2 (published), we found that stacked layers, substrates for thin films, and carrier concentration significantly affect the parameters, especially the band gap size. The origin of such effect is discussed in terms of the screening effect. PMID:27805019
High pressure and synchrotron radiation studies of solid state electronic instabilities
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Pifer, J.H.; Croft, M.C.
This report discusses Eu and General Valence Instabilities; Ce Problem: L{sub 3} Spectroscopy Emphasis; Bulk Property Emphasis; Transition Metal Compound Electronic Structure; Electronic Structure-Phonon Coupling Studies; High Temperature Superconductivity and Oxide Materials; and Novel Materials Collaboration with Chemistry.
Electronic and magnetic structure of ultra-thin Ni films grown on W(110)
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Calloni, A.; Bussetti, G.; Berti, G.; Yivlialin, R.; Camera, A.; Finazzi, M.; Duò, L.; Ciccacci, F.
2016-12-01
We studied the electronic structure of thin Ni films grown on a W(110) single crystal, as a function of the Ni thickness, by means of angle-resolved photoemission and inverse photoemission spectroscopy, also with spin resolution. The results are discussed in the light of the different stages characterizing the transition from the pseudomorphic bcc to the fully relaxed fcc phase. A clear spin polarization is detected as soon as a bulk-like electronic structure is observed. In these conditions, we characterized the exchange splitting of the occupied bands at the Γbar and Mbar points of the surface Brillouin zone, providing further experimental support to previous interpretations of photoemission spectra from bulk Ni.
Ab-initio study of electronic structure and elastic properties of ZrC
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Mund, H. S., E-mail: hmoond@gmail.com; Ahuja, B. L.
2016-05-23
The electronic and elastic properties of ZrC have been investigated using the linear combination of atomic orbitals method within the framework of density functional theory. Different exchange-correlation functionals are taken into account within generalized gradient approximation. We have computed energy bands, density of states, elastic constants, bulk modulus, shear modulus, Young’s modulus, Poisson’s ratio, lattice parameters and pressure derivative of the bulk modulus by calculating ground state energy of the rock salt structure type ZrC.
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Ueoka, Y.; Ishikawa, Y.; Maejima, N.
2013-10-28
The electronic structures of amorphous indium gallium zinc oxide (a-IGZO) on a SiO{sub 2} layers before and after annealing were observed by constant final state X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (CFS-XPS) and X-ray adsorption near-edge structure spectroscopy (XANES). From the results of angle-resolved CFS-XPS, the change in the electronic state was clearly observed in the a-IGZO bulk rather than in the a-IGZO/SiO{sub 2} interface. This suggests that the electronic structures of the a-IGZO bulk strongly affected the thin-film transistor characteristics. The results of XANES indicated an increase in the number of tail states upon atmospheric annealing (AT). We consider that the increasemore » in the number of tail states decreased the channel mobility of AT samples.« less
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Pifer, J.H.; Croft, M.C.
This report discusses Eu and General Valence Instabilities; Ce Problem: L{sub 3} Spectroscopy Emphasis; Bulk Property Emphasis; Transition Metal Compound Electronic Structure; Electronic Structure-Phonon Coupling Studies; High Temperature Superconductivity and Oxide Materials; and Novel Materials Collaboration with Chemistry.
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Barraza-Lopez, Salvador; Rivero, Pablo; Yan, Jia-An; Garcia-Suarez, Victor Manuel; Ferrer, Jaime
2015-03-01
Tin fluoride has a vast literature. This material is stable in bulk form at room temperature and has commercial applications that include fluorinated toothpaste. Bulk tin fluoride has a pair of fluorine atoms bridging two tin atoms. In the recent past the electronic properties of 2D tin with honeycomb structure have been discussed thus generating a wealth of literature that emphasizes its non-topologically-trivial electronic properties due to the combination of a Dirac-like dispersion and a strong spin-orbit coupling given its large atomic mass. Nevertheless the stability of such freestanding structures has been contested recently. As it turns out, the most stable form of fluorinated tin does not possess a graphane-like structure either. In the most stable phase to be discussed here, fluorine atoms tilt away from (graphane-like) positions over/below tin atoms; in an atomistic arrangement similar to the one seen on their parent bulk structure. Electronic properties depend on atomistic coordination, and the most stable form of fluorinated tin does not possess non-trivial topological properties. Nevertheless it represents a new paradigm for valleytronics in 2D.
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Timerkaeva, Dilyara; Attaccalite, Claudio; Brenet, Gilles; Caliste, Damien; Pochet, Pascal
2018-04-01
The structure of the CiCs complex in silicon has long been the subject of debate. Numerous theoretical and experimental studies have attempted to shed light on the properties of these defects that are at the origin of the light emitting G-center. These defects are relevant for applications in lasing, and it would be advantageous to control their formation and concentration in bulk silicon. It is therefore essential to understand their structural and electronic properties. In this paper, we present the structural, electronic, and optical properties of four possible configurations of the CiCs complex in bulk silicon, namely, the A-, B-, C-, and D-forms. The configurations were studied by density functional theory and many-body perturbation theory. Our results suggest that the C-form was misinterpreted as a B-form in some experiments. Our optical investigation also tends to exclude any contribution of A- and B-forms to light emission. Taken together, our results suggest that the C-form could play an important role in heavily carbon-doped silicon.
Multi-scale predictive modeling of nano-material and realistic electron devices
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Palaria, Amritanshu
Among the challenges faced in further miniaturization of electronic devices, heavy influence of the detailed atomic configuration of the material(s) involved, which often differs significantly from that of the bulk material(s), is prominent. Device design has therefore become highly interrelated with material engineering at the atomic level. This thesis aims at outlining, with examples, a multi-scale simulation procedure that allows one to integrate material and device aspects of nano-electronic design to predict behavior of novel devices with novel material. This is followed in four parts: (1) An approach that combines a higher time scale reactive force field analysis with density functional theory to predict structure of new material is demonstrated for the first time for nanowires. Novel stable structures for very small diameter silicon nanowires are predicted. (2) Density functional theory is used to show that the new nanowire structures derived in 1 above have properties different from diamond core wires even though the surface bonds in some may be similar to the surface of bulk silicon. (3) Electronic structure of relatively large-scale germanium sections of realistically strained Si/strained Ge/ strained Si nanowire heterostructures is computed using empirical tight binding and it is shown that the average non-homogeneous strain in these structures drives their interesting non-conventional electronic characteristics such as hole effective masses which decrease as the wire cross-section is reduced. (4) It is shown that tight binding, though empirical in nature, is not necessarily limited to the material and atomic structure for which the parameters have been empirically derived, but that simple changes may adapt the derived parameters to new bond environments. Si (100) surface electronic structure is obtained from bulk Si parameters.
Steenbergen, Krista G; Gaston, Nicola
2013-10-07
First-principles Born-Oppenheimer molecular dynamics simulations of small gallium clusters, including parallel tempering, probe the distinction between cluster and molecule in the size range of 7-12 atoms. In contrast to the larger sizes, dynamic measures of structural change at finite temperature demonstrate that Ga7 and Ga8 do not melt, suggesting a size limit to melting in gallium exists at 9 atoms. Analysis of electronic structure further supports this size limit, additionally demonstrating that a covalent nature cannot be identified for clusters larger than the gallium dimer. Ga9, Ga10 and Ga11 melt at greater-than-bulk temperatures, with no evident covalent character. As Ga12 represents the first small gallium cluster to melt at a lower-than-bulk temperature, we examine the structural properties of each cluster at finite temperature in order to probe both the origins of greater-than-bulk melting, as well as the significant differences in melting temperatures induced by a single atom addition. Size-sensitive melting temperatures can be explained by both energetic and entropic differences between the solid and liquid phases for each cluster. We show that the lower-than-bulk melting temperature of the 12-atom cluster can be attributed to persistent pair bonding, reminiscent of the pairing observed in α-gallium. This result supports the attribution of greater-than-bulk melting in gallium clusters to the anomalously low melting temperature of the bulk, due to its dimeric structure.
Computational prediction of the electronic structure and optical properties of graphene-like β-CuN3.
Zhang, Xu; Zhao, Xudong; Jing, Yu; Wu, Dihua; Zhou, Zhen
2015-12-21
Recently, a new polymorph of the highly energetic phase β-CuN3 has been synthesized. By hybrid density functional computations, we investigated the structural, electronic and optical properties of β-CuN3 bulk and layers. Due to the quantum confinement effect, the band gap of the monolayer (2.39 eV) is larger than that of the bulk (2.23 eV). The layer number affects the configuration and the band gap. β-CuN3 shows both ionic and covalent characters, and could be stable in the infrared and visible spectrum and would decompose under ultraviolet light. The results imply that bulk β-CuN3 could be used as an energetic material.
Two-stage bulk electron heating in the diffusion region of anti-parallel symmetric reconnection
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Le, Ari Yitzchak; Egedal, Jan; Daughton, William Scott
2016-10-13
Electron bulk energization in the diffusion region during anti-parallel symmetric reconnection entails two stages. First, the inflowing electrons are adiabatically trapped and energized by an ambipolar parallel electric field. Next, the electrons gain energy from the reconnection electric field as they undergo meandering motion. These collisionless mechanisms have been described previously, and they lead to highly structured electron velocity distributions. Furthermore, a simplified control-volume analysis gives estimates for how the net effective heating scales with the upstream plasma conditions in agreement with fully kinetic simulations and spacecraft observations.
Photoemission study of electronic structure of the half-metallic ferromagnet Co3Sn2S2
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Holder, M.; Dedkov, Yu. S.; Kade, A.; Rosner, H.; Schnelle, W.; Leithe-Jasper, A.; Weihrich, R.; Molodtsov, S. L.
2009-05-01
Surface electronic structure of polycrystalline and single-crystalline samples of the half-metallic ferromagnet Co3Sn2S2 was studied by means of angle-resolved and core-level photoemissions. The experiments were performed in temperature regimes both above and below a Curie temperature of 176.9 K. The spectroscopic results are compared to local-spin density approximation band-structure calculations for the bulk samples. It is found that the surface sensitive experimental data are generally reproduced by the bulk computation suggesting that the theoretically predicted half-metallic properties of Co3Sn2S2 are retained at the surface.
Antimonene: Experiments and theory of surface conductivity
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Palacios, Juan Jose; Ares, Pablo; Pakdel, Sahar; Paz, Wendel; Zamora, Felix; Gomez-Herrero, Julio
Very recently antimony has been demonstrated to be amenable to standard exfoliation procedures opening the possibility of studying the electronic properties of isolated few-layers flakes of this material, a.k.a. antimonene. Antimony is a topological semimetal, meaning that its electronic structure presents spin-split helical states (or Dirac cones) on the surface, but it is still trivially metallic in bulk. Antimonene, on the other hand, may present a much reduced electronic bulk contribution for a small number of layers. A novel technique to make electrical contacts on the surface of individual thin flakes (5-10 monolayers) has allowed us to measure the (surface) conductivity of these in ambient conditions. Our measurements show a high conductivity in the range of 1 - 2e2 / h , which we attribute to the surface Dirac electrons. We have also carried out theoretical work to address the origin of this value, in particular, the importance of scattering between the Dirac electrons and the bulk bands. Our calculations are based on density functional theory for the electronic structure and Kubo formalism for the conductivity, the latter considering random disorder and the presence of water. Ministerio de Economia y Competitividad, Grant FIS2016-80434-P.
Sun, Cheng; Müller, Erich; Meffert, Matthias; Gerthsen, Dagmar
2018-04-01
Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) with low-energy electrons has been recognized as an important addition to the family of electron microscopies as it may avoid knock-on damage and increase the contrast of weakly scattering objects. Scanning electron microscopes (SEMs) are well suited for low-energy electron microscopy with maximum electron energies of 30 keV, but they are mainly used for topography imaging of bulk samples. Implementation of a scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) detector and a charge-coupled-device camera for the acquisition of on-axis transmission electron diffraction (TED) patterns, in combination with recent resolution improvements, make SEMs highly interesting for structure analysis of some electron-transparent specimens which are traditionally investigated by TEM. A new aspect is correlative SEM, STEM, and TED imaging from the same specimen region in a SEM which leads to a wealth of information. Simultaneous image acquisition gives information on surface topography, inner structure including crystal defects and qualitative material contrast. Lattice-fringe resolution is obtained in bright-field STEM imaging. The benefits of correlative SEM/STEM/TED imaging in a SEM are exemplified by structure analyses from representative sample classes such as nanoparticulates and bulk materials.
Lack of quantum confinement in Ga2O3 nanolayers
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Peelaers, Hartwin; Van de Walle, Chris G.
2017-08-01
β -Ga2Ox3 is a wide-band-gap semiconductor with promising applications in transparent electronics and in power devices. β -Ga2O3 has monoclinic crystal symmetry and does not display a layered structured characteristic of 2D materials in the bulk; nevertheless, monolayer-thin Ga2O3 layers can be created. We used first-principles techniques to investigate the structural and electronic properties of these nanolayers. Surprisingly, freestanding films do not exhibit any signs of quantum confinement and exhibit the same electronic structure as bulk material. A detailed examination reveals that this can be attributed to the presence of states that are strongly confined near the surface. When the Ga2O3 layers are embedded in a wider band-gap material such as Al2O3 , the expected effects of quantum confinement can be observed. The effective mass of electrons in all the nanolayers is small, indicating promising device applications.
2017-03-28
AFRL-AFOSR-JP-TR-2017-0027 A Fundamental Approach to Developing Aluminium-based Bulk Amorphous Alloys based on Stable Liquid -Metal Structures and...to 16 Dec 2016 4. TITLE AND SUBTITLE A Fundamental Approach to Developing Aluminium-based Bulk Amorphous Alloys based on Stable Liquid -Metal...including Al, Cu, Ni, Zr, Mg, Pd, Ga , Ca. Many new Al-based amorphous alloys were found within the numerous alloy systems studied in this project, and
The Nature of Bonding in Bulk Tellurium Composed of One-Dimensional Helical Chains.
Yi, Seho; Zhu, Zhili; Cai, Xiaolin; Jia, Yu; Cho, Jun-Hyung
2018-05-07
Bulk tellurium (Te) is composed of one-dimensional (1D) helical chains which have been considered to be coupled by van der Waals (vdW) interactions. However, on the basis of first-principles density functional theory calculations, we here propose a different bonding nature between neighboring chains: i.e., helical chains made of normal covalent bonds are connected together by coordinate covalent bonds. It is revealed that the lone pairs of electrons of Te atoms participate in forming coordinate covalent bonds between neighboring chains, where each Te atom behaves as both an electron donor to neighboring chains and an electron acceptor from neighboring chains. This ligand-metal-like bonding nature in bulk Te results in the same order of bulk moduli along the directions parallel and perpendicular to the chains, contrasting with the large anisotropy of bulk moduli in vdW crystals. We further find that the electron effective masses parallel and perpendicular to the chains are almost the same as each other, consistent with the observed nearly isotropic electrical resistivity. It is thus demonstrated that the normal/coordinate covalent bonds parallel/perpendicular to the chains in bulk Te lead to a minor anisotropy in structural and transport properties.
Imaging of surface spin textures on bulk crystals by scanning electron microscopy
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Akamine, Hiroshi; Okumura, So; Farjami, Sahar; Murakami, Yasukazu; Nishida, Minoru
2016-11-01
Direct observation of magnetic microstructures is vital for advancing spintronics and other technologies. Here we report a method for imaging surface domain structures on bulk samples by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Complex magnetic domains, referred to as the maze state in CoPt/FePt alloys, were observed at a spatial resolution of less than 100 nm by using an in-lens annular detector. The method allows for imaging almost all the domain walls in the mazy structure, whereas the visualisation of the domain walls with the classical SEM method was limited. Our method provides a simple way to analyse surface domain structures in the bulk state that can be used in combination with SEM functions such as orientation or composition analysis. Thus, the method extends applications of SEM-based magnetic imaging, and is promising for resolving various problems at the forefront of fields including physics, magnetics, materials science, engineering, and chemistry.
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Ginsberg, Naomi
2015-03-01
The migration of Frenkel excitons, tightly-bound electron-hole pairs, in polymeric organic semiconducting films is critical to the efficiency of bulk heterojunction solar cells. While these materials exhibit a high degree of structural heterogeneity on the nanoscale, traditional measurements of exciton diffusion lengths are performed on bulk samples. Since both the characteristic length scales of structural heterogeneity and the reported bulk diffusion lengths are smaller than the optical diffraction limit, we adapt far-field super-resolution fluorescence imaging to uncover the correlations between the structural and energetic landscapes that the excitons explore.
Anisotropic high-harmonic generation in bulk crystals
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
You, Yong Sing; Reis, David A.; Ghimire, Shambhu
2016-11-21
The microscopic valence electron density determines the optical, electronic, structural and thermal properties of materials. However, current techniques for measuring this electron charge density are limited: for example, scanning tunnelling microscopy is confined to investigations at the surface, and electron diffraction requires very thin samples to avoid multiple scattering. Therefore, an optical method is desirable for measuring the valence charge density of bulk materials. Since the discovery of high-harmonic generation (HHG) in solids, there has been growing interest in using HHG to probe the electronic structure of solids. Here, using single-crystal MgO, we demonstrate that high-harmonic generation in solids ismore » sensitive to interatomic bonding. We find that harmonic efficiency is enhanced (diminished) for semi-classical electron trajectories that connect (avoid) neighbouring atomic sites in the crystal. Finally, these results indicate the possibility of using materials’ own electrons for retrieving the interatomic potential and thus the valence electron density, and perhaps even wavefunctions, in an all-optical setting.« less
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Sahoo, G. S.; Joshi, D. S.; Tripathy, S. P., E-mail: sam.tripathy@gmail.com, E-mail: tripathy@barc.gov.in
2016-07-14
In this work, electron induced modifications on the bulk etch rate, structural and optical parameters of CR-39 polymer were studied using gravimetric, FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared) and UV–vis (Ultraviolet–Visible) techniques, respectively. CR-39 samples were irradiated with 10 MeV electron beam for different durations to have the absorbed doses of 1, 10, 550, 5500, 16 500, and 55 000 kGy. From the FTIR analysis, the peak intensities at different bands were found to be changing with electron dose. A few peaks were observed to shift at high electron doses. From the UV-vis analysis, the optical band gaps for both direct and indirect transitions weremore » found to be decreasing with the increase in electron dose whereas the opacity, number of carbon atoms in conjugation length, and the number of carbon atoms per cluster were found to be increasing. The bulk etch rate was observed to be increasing with the electron dose. The primary objective of this investigation was to study the response of CR-39 to high electron doses and to determine a suitable pre-irradiation condition. The results indicated that, the CR-39 pre-irradiated with electrons can have better sensitivity and thus can be potentially applied for neutron dosimetry.« less
Pressure induced phase transition in CdTe nanowire: A DFT study
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Bhatia, Manjeet; Khan, Md. Shahzad; Srivastava, Anurag
2018-05-01
We have studied structural phase transition and electronic properties of CdTe nanowires in their wurtzite (B4) to rocksalt (B1) phase by first principles density functional calculations using SIESTA code. Nanowires are derived from wurtzite and rocksalt phase of bulk CdTe with growth direction along 100 planes. We observed structural phase transition from B4→B1 at 4.79 GPa. Wurtzite structure is found to have band gap 2.30 eV while rocksalt is metallic in nature. Our calculated lattice constant (4.55 Å for B4 and 5.84 Å for B1), transition pressure (4.79 GPa) and electronic structure results are in close agreement with the previous calculations on bulk and nanostructures.
Stable topological insulators achieved using high energy electron beams
Zhao, Lukas; Konczykowski, Marcin; Deng, Haiming; Korzhovska, Inna; Begliarbekov, Milan; Chen, Zhiyi; Papalazarou, Evangelos; Marsi, Marino; Perfetti, Luca; Hruban, Andrzej; Wołoś, Agnieszka; Krusin-Elbaum, Lia
2016-01-01
Topological insulators are potentially transformative quantum solids with metallic surface states which have Dirac band structure and are immune to disorder. Ubiquitous charged bulk defects, however, pull the Fermi energy into the bulk bands, denying access to surface charge transport. Here we demonstrate that irradiation with swift (∼2.5 MeV energy) electron beams allows to compensate these defects, bring the Fermi level back into the bulk gap and reach the charge neutrality point (CNP). Controlling the beam fluence, we tune bulk conductivity from p- (hole-like) to n-type (electron-like), crossing the Dirac point and back, while preserving the Dirac energy dispersion. The CNP conductance has a two-dimensional character on the order of ten conductance quanta and reveals, both in Bi2Te3 and Bi2Se3, the presence of only two quantum channels corresponding to two topological surfaces. The intrinsic quantum transport of the topological states is accessible disregarding the bulk size. PMID:26961901
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Imura, Masataka; Tsuda, Shunsuke; Takeda, Hiroyuki; Nagata, Takahiro; Banal, Ryan G.; Yoshikawa, Hideki; Yang, AnLi; Yamashita, Yoshiyuki; Kobayashi, Keisuke; Koide, Yasuo; Yamaguchi, Tomohiro; Kaneko, Masamitsu; Uematsu, Nao; Wang, Ke; Araki, Tsutomu; Nanishi, Yasushi
2018-03-01
The surface and bulk electronic structures of In0.7Ga0.3N epilayers are investigated by angle-resolved hard X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (HX-PES) combined with soft X-PES. The unintentionally and Mg-doped In0.7Ga0.3N (u-In0.7Ga0.3N and In0.7Ga0.3N:Mg, respectively) epilayers are grown by radio-frequency plasma-assisted molecular beam epitaxy. Here three samples with different Mg concentrations ([Mg] = 0, 7 × 1019, and 4 × 1020 cm-3) are chosen for comparison. It is found that a large downward energy band bending exists in all samples due to the formation of a surface electron accumulation (SEA) layer. For u-In0.7Ga0.3N epilayer, band bending as large as 0.8 ± 0.05 eV occurs from bulk to surface. Judged from the valence band spectral edge and numerical analysis of energy band with a surface quantum well, the valence band maximum (VBM) with respect to Fermi energy (EF) level in the bulk is determined to be 1.22 ± 0.05 eV. In contrast, for In0.7Ga0.3N:Mg epilayers, the band bending increases and the VBM only in the bulk tends to shift toward the EF level owing to the Mg acceptor doping. Hence, the energy band is considered to exhibit a downward bending structure due to the coexistence of the n+ SEA layer and Mg-doped p layer formed in the bulk. When [Mg] changes from 7 × 1019 to 4 × 1020 cm-3, the peak split occurs in HX-PES spectra under the bulk sensitive condition. This result indicates that the energy band forms an anomalous downward bending structure with a singular point due to the generation of a thin depleted region at the n+ p interface. For In0.7Ga0.3N:Mg epilayers, the VBM in the bulk is assumed to be slightly lower than EF level within 0.1 eV.
Temperature-induced band shift in bulk γ-InSe by angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Xu, Huanfeng; Wang, Wei; Zhao, Yafei; Zhang, Xiaoqian; Feng, Yue; Tu, Jian; Gu, Chenyi; Sun, Yizhe; Liu, Chang; Nie, Yuefeng; Edmond Turcu, Ion C.; Xu, Yongbing; He, Liang
2018-05-01
Indium selenide (InSe) has recently become popular research topics because of its unique layered crystal structure, direct band gap and high electron mobilities. In this work, we have acquired the electronic structure of bulk γ-InSe at various temperatures using angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES). We have also found that as the temperature decreases, the valence bands of γ-InSe exhibit a monotonic shift to lower binding energies. This band shift is attributed to the change of lattice parameters and has been validated by variable temperature X-ray diffraction measurements and theoretical calculations.
Surface and local electronic structure modification of MgO film using Zn and Fe ion implantation
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Singh, Jitendra Pal; Lim, Weon Cheol; Lee, Jihye; Song, Jonghan; Lee, Ik-Jae; Chae, Keun Hwa
2018-02-01
Present work is motivated to investigate the surface and local electronic structure modifications of MgO films implanted with Zn and Fe ions. MgO film was deposited using radio frequency sputtering method. Atomic force microscopy measurements exhibit morphological changes associated with implantation. Implantation of Fe and Zn ions leads to the reduction of co-ordination geometry of Mg2+ ions in host lattice. The effect is dominant at bulk of film rather than surface as the large concentration of implanted ions resides inside bulk. Moreover, the evidences of interaction among implanted ions and oxygen are not being observed using near edge fine structure measurements.
Bulk properties of solution-synthesized chevron-like graphene nanoribbons.
Vo, Timothy H; Shekhirev, Mikhail; Lipatov, Alexey; Korlacki, Rafal A; Sinitskii, Alexander
2014-01-01
Graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) have received a great deal of attention due to their promise for electronic and optoelectronic applications. Several recent studies have focused on the synthesis of GNRs by the bottom-up approaches that could yield very narrow GNRs with atomically precise edges. One type of GNRs that has received a considerable attention is the chevron-like GNR with a very distinct periodic structure. Surface-assisted and solution-based synthetic approaches for the chevron-like GNRs have been developed, but their electronic properties have not been reported yet. In this work, we synthesized chevron-like GNRs in bulk by a solution-based method, characterized them by a number of spectroscopic techniques and measured their bulk conductivity. We demonstrate that solution-synthesized chevron-like GNRs are electrically conductive in bulk, which makes them a potentially promising material for applications in organic electronics and photovoltaics.
First-principles calculation of the geometric and electronic structure of the Be(0001) surface
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Feibelman, Peter J.
1992-07-01
Linearized-augmented-plane-wave calculations for a nine-layer Be(0001) slab agree with the unusual experimental finding of a substantial outer-layer expansion relative to the truncated bulk lattice. They imply that the separation between the outer two layers should be 3.9% larger than in the bulk, while the second- to third-layer separation should be 2.2% larger. The surface expansion is accompanied by demotion of pσ to s electrons on outer-layer Be's. The surface Be's loss of three neighbors makes the energy cost of s- to pσ-electron promotion, which is necessary for the formation of strong bonds to the next layer down, less profitable than in the bulk.
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Bounab, S.; Bentabet, A.; Bouhadda, Y.; Belgoumri, Gh.; Fenineche, N.
2017-08-01
We have investigated the structural and electronic properties of the BAs x Sb 1- x , AlAs x Sb 1- x , GaAs x Sb 1- x and InAs x Sb 1- x semiconductor alloys using first-principles calculations under the virtual crystal approximation within both the density functional perturbation theory and the pseudopotential approach. In addition the optical properties have been calculated by using empirical methods. The ground state properties such as lattice constants, both bulk modulus and derivative of bulk modulus, energy gap, refractive index and optical dielectric constant have been calculated and discussed. The obtained results are in reasonable agreement with numerous experimental and theoretical data. The compositional dependence of the lattice constant, bulk modulus, energy gap and effective mass of electrons for ternary alloys show deviations from Vegard's law where our results are in agreement with the available data in the literature.
Electronic transport in disordered MoS2 nanoribbons
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Ridolfi, Emilia; Lima, Leandro R. F.; Mucciolo, Eduardo R.; Lewenkopf, Caio H.
2017-01-01
We study the electronic structure and transport properties of zigzag and armchair monolayer molybdenum disulfide nanoribbons using an 11-band tight-binding model that accurately reproduces the material's bulk band structure near the band gap. We study the electronic properties of pristine zigzag and armchair nanoribbons, paying particular attention to the edges states that appear within the MoS2 bulk gap. By analyzing both their orbital composition and their local density of states, we find that in zigzag-terminated nanoribbons these states can be localized at a single edge for certain energies independent of the nanoribbon width. We also study the effects of disorder in these systems using the recursive Green's function technique. We show that for the zigzag nanoribbons, the conductance due to the edge states is strongly suppressed by short-range disorder such as vacancies. In contrast, the local density of states still shows edge localization. We also show that long-range disorder has a small effect on the transport properties of nanoribbons within the bulk gap energy window.
Comparative study of the compensated semi-metals LaBi and LuBi: a first-principles approach.
Dey, Urmimala
2018-05-23
We have investigated the electronic structures of LaBi and LuBi, employing the full-potential all electron method as implemented in Wien2k. Using this, we have studied in detail both the bulk and the surface states of these materials. From our band structure calculations we find that LuBi, like LaBi, is a compensated semi-metal with almost equal and sizable electron and hole pockets. In analogy with experimental evidence in LaBi, we thus predict that LuBi will also be a candidate for extremely large magneto-resistance (XMR), which should be of immense technological interest. Our calculations reveal that LaBi, despite being gapless in the bulk spectrum, displays the characteristic features of a [Formula: see text] topological semi-metal, resulting in gapless Dirac cones on the surface, whereas LuBi only shows avoided band inversion in the bulk and is thus a conventional compensated semi-metal with extremely large magneto-resistance.
Comparative study of the compensated semi-metals LaBi and LuBi: a first-principles approach
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Dey, Urmimala
2018-05-01
We have investigated the electronic structures of LaBi and LuBi, employing the full-potential all electron method as implemented in Wien2k. Using this, we have studied in detail both the bulk and the surface states of these materials. From our band structure calculations we find that LuBi, like LaBi, is a compensated semi-metal with almost equal and sizable electron and hole pockets. In analogy with experimental evidence in LaBi, we thus predict that LuBi will also be a candidate for extremely large magneto-resistance (XMR), which should be of immense technological interest. Our calculations reveal that LaBi, despite being gapless in the bulk spectrum, displays the characteristic features of a topological semi-metal, resulting in gapless Dirac cones on the surface, whereas LuBi only shows avoided band inversion in the bulk and is thus a conventional compensated semi-metal with extremely large magneto-resistance.
First-principles study of the structural, electronic and thermal properties of CaLiF3
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Chouit, N.; Amara Korba, S.; Slimani, M.; Meradji, H.; Ghemid, S.; Khenata, R.
2013-09-01
Density functional theory calculations have been performed to study the structural, electronic and optical properties of CaLiF3 cubic fluoroperovskite. Our calculations were carried out by means of the full-potential linearized augmented plane-wave method. The exchange-correlation potential is treated by the local density approximation and the generalized gradient approximation (GGA) (Perdew, Burke and Ernzerhof). Moreover, the alternative form of GGA proposed by Engel and Vosko is also used for band structure calculations. The calculated total energy versus volume allows us to obtain structural properties such as the lattice constant (a0), bulk modulus (B0) and pressure derivative of the bulk modulus (B'0 ). Band structure, density of states and band gap pressure coefficients are also given. Our calculations show that CaLiF3 has an indirect band gap (R-Γ). Following the quasi-harmonic Debye model, in which the phononic effects are considered, the temperature and pressure effects on the lattice constant, bulk modulus, thermal expansion coefficient, Debye temperature and heat capacities are calculated.
K{sub 1.33}Mn{sub 8}O{sub 16} as an electrocatalyst and a cathode
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Jalili, Seifollah, E-mail: sjalili@kntu.ac.ir; Computational Physical Sciences Research Laboratory, School of Nano-Science, Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences; Moharramzadeh Goliaei, Elham
Density functional theory (DFT) calculations are carried out to investigate the electronic, magnetic and thermoelectric properties of bulk and nanosheet K{sub 1.33}Mn{sub 8}O{sub 16} materials. The catalytic activity and cathodic performance of bulk and nanosheet structures are examined using the Tran-Blaha modified Becke-Johnson (TB-mBJ) exchange potential. Electronic structure calculations reveal an anti-ferromagnetic ground state, with a TB-mMBJ band gap in bulk K{sub 1.33}Mn{sub 8}O{sub 16} that is in agreement with experimental results. Density of state plots indicate a partial reduction of Mn{sup 4+} ions to Mn{sup 3+}, without any obvious sign of Jahn-Teller distortion. Moreover, use of the O p-bandmore » center as a descriptor of catalytic activity suggests that the nanosheet has enhanced catalytic activity compared to the bulk structure. Thermoelectric parameters such as the Seebeck coefficient, electrical conductivity, and thermal conductivity are also calculated, and it is found that the Seebeck coefficients decrease with increasing temperature. High Seebeck coefficients for both spin-up and spin-down states are found in the nanosheet relative to their value in the bulk K{sub 1.33}Mn{sub 8}O{sub 16} structure, whereas the electrical and thermal conductivity are reduced relative to the bulk. In addition, figures of merit values are calculated as a function of the chemical potential and it is found that the nanosheet has a figure of merit of ~1 at room temperature, compared to 0.5 for the bulk material. All results suggest that K{sub 1.33}Mn{sub 8}O{sub 16} nanosheets can be used both as a material in waste heat recovery and as an electrocatalyst in fuel cells and batteries. - Graphical abstract: K{sub 1.33}Mn{sub 8}O{sub 16}: bulk and nanosheet. - Highlights: • Electronic properties of bulk and nanosheet forms of K{sub 1.33}Mn{sub 8}O{sub 16} have been studied. • The K{sub 1.33}Mn{sub 8}O{sub 16} nanosheet is a semiconductor while the bulk is a metal. • K{sub 1.33}Mn{sub 8}O{sub 16} Nanosheet is a more efficient electrocatalyst than bulk K{sub 1.33}Mn{sub 8}O{sub 16}. • High figure of merit of K{sub 1.33}Mn{sub 8}O{sub 16} nanosheet makes it an efficient cathode.« less
K1.33Mn8O16 as an electrocatalyst and a cathode
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Jalili, Seifollah; Moharramzadeh Goliaei, Elham; Schofield, Jeremy
2017-02-01
Density functional theory (DFT) calculations are carried out to investigate the electronic, magnetic and thermoelectric properties of bulk and nanosheet K1.33Mn8O16 materials. The catalytic activity and cathodic performance of bulk and nanosheet structures are examined using the Tran-Blaha modified Becke-Johnson (TB-mBJ) exchange potential. Electronic structure calculations reveal an anti-ferromagnetic ground state, with a TB-mMBJ band gap in bulk K1.33Mn8O16 that is in agreement with experimental results. Density of state plots indicate a partial reduction of Mn4+ ions to Mn3+, without any obvious sign of Jahn-Teller distortion. Moreover, use of the O p-band center as a descriptor of catalytic activity suggests that the nanosheet has enhanced catalytic activity compared to the bulk structure. Thermoelectric parameters such as the Seebeck coefficient, electrical conductivity, and thermal conductivity are also calculated, and it is found that the Seebeck coefficients decrease with increasing temperature. High Seebeck coefficients for both spin-up and spin-down states are found in the nanosheet relative to their value in the bulk K1.33Mn8O16 structure, whereas the electrical and thermal conductivity are reduced relative to the bulk. In addition, figures of merit values are calculated as a function of the chemical potential and it is found that the nanosheet has a figure of merit of 1 at room temperature, compared to 0.5 for the bulk material. All results suggest that K1.33Mn8O16 nanosheets can be used both as a material in waste heat recovery and as an electrocatalyst in fuel cells and batteries.
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Häberlen, Oliver D.; Chung, Sai-Cheong; Stener, Mauro; Rösch, Notker
1997-03-01
A series of gold clusters spanning the size range from Au6 through Au147 (with diameters from 0.7 to 1.7 nm) in icosahedral, octahedral, and cuboctahedral structure has been theoretically investigated by means of a scalar relativistic all-electron density functional method. One of the main objectives of this work was to analyze the convergence of cluster properties toward the corresponding bulk metal values and to compare the results obtained for the local density approximation (LDA) to those for a generalized gradient approximation (GGA) to the exchange-correlation functional. The average gold-gold distance in the clusters increases with their nuclearity and correlates essentially linearly with the average coordination number in the clusters. An extrapolation to the bulk coordination of 12 yields a gold-gold distance of 289 pm in LDA, very close to the experimental bulk value of 288 pm, while the extrapolated GGA gold-gold distance is 297 pm. The cluster cohesive energy varies linearly with the inverse of the calculated cluster radius, indicating that the surface-to-volume ratio is the primary determinant of the convergence of this quantity toward bulk. The extrapolated LDA binding energy per atom, 4.7 eV, overestimates the experimental bulk value of 3.8 eV, while the GGA value, 3.2 eV, underestimates the experiment by almost the same amount. The calculated ionization potentials and electron affinities of the clusters may be related to the metallic droplet model, although deviations due to the electronic shell structure are noticeable. The GGA extrapolation to bulk values yields 4.8 and 4.9 eV for the ionization potential and the electron affinity, respectively, remarkably close to the experimental polycrystalline work function of bulk gold, 5.1 eV. Gold 4f core level binding energies were calculated for sites with bulk coordination and for different surface sites. The core level shifts for the surface sites are all positive and distinguish among the corner, edge, and face-centered sites; sites in the first subsurface layer show still small positive shifts.
Metallic surface states in elemental electrides
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Naumov, Ivan I.; Hemley, Russell J.
2017-07-01
Recent high-pressure studies have uncovered an alternative class of materials, insulating electride phases created by compression of simple metals. These exotic insulating phases develop an unusual electronic structure: the valence electrons move away from the nuclei and condense at interstitial sites, thereby acquiring the role of atomic anions or even molecules. We show that they are also topological phases as they exhibit a wide diversity of metallic surface states (SSs) that are controlled by the bulk electronic structure. The electronic reconstruction occurs that involves charge transfer between the surfaces of opposite polarity making both of them metallic, resembling the appearance of the two-dimensional gas at the renowned SrTi O3 /LaAl O3 interface. Remarkably, these materials thus embody seemingly disparate physical concepts—chemical electron localization, topological control of bulk-surface conductivity, and the two-dimensional electron gas. Such metallic SSs could be probed by direct electrical resistance or by standard photoemission measurements on recovery to ambient conditions.
Surface determination through atomically resolved secondary-electron imaging
Ciston, J.; Brown, H. G.; D'Alfonso, A. J.; Koirala, P.; Ophus, C.; Lin, Y.; Suzuki, Y.; Inada, H.; Zhu, Y.; Allen, L. J.; Marks, L. D.
2015-01-01
Unique determination of the atomic structure of technologically relevant surfaces is often limited by both a need for homogeneous crystals and ambiguity of registration between the surface and bulk. Atomically resolved secondary-electron imaging is extremely sensitive to this registration and is compatible with faceted nanomaterials, but has not been previously utilized for surface structure determination. Here we report a detailed experimental atomic-resolution secondary-electron microscopy analysis of the c(6 × 2) reconstruction on strontium titanate (001) coupled with careful simulation of secondary-electron images, density functional theory calculations and surface monolayer-sensitive aberration-corrected plan-view high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. Our work reveals several unexpected findings, including an amended registry of the surface on the bulk and strontium atoms with unusual seven-fold coordination within a typically high surface coverage of square pyramidal TiO5 units. Dielectric screening is found to play a critical role in attenuating secondary-electron generation processes from valence orbitals. PMID:26082275
Surface determination through atomically resolved secondary-electron imaging
Ciston, J.; Brown, H. G.; D’Alfonso, A. J.; ...
2015-06-17
We report that unique determination of the atomic structure of technologically relevant surfaces is often limited by both a need for homogeneous crystals and ambiguity of registration between the surface and bulk. Atomically resolved secondary-electron imaging is extremely sensitive to this registration and is compatible with faceted nanomaterials, but has not been previously utilized for surface structure determination. Here we show a detailed experimental atomic-resolution secondary-electron microscopy analysis of the c(6 x 2) reconstruction on strontium titanate (001) coupled with careful simulation of secondary-electron images, density functional theory calculations and surface monolayer-sensitive aberration-corrected plan-view high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. Our workmore » reveals several unexpected findings, including an amended registry of the surface on the bulk and strontium atoms with unusual seven-fold coordination within a typically high surface coverage of square pyramidal TiO 5 units. Lastly, dielectric screening is found to play a critical role in attenuating secondary-electron generation processes from valence orbitals.« less
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Hamioud, L.; Boumaza, A.; Touam, S.; Meradji, H.; Ghemid, S.; El Haj Hassan, F.; Khenata, R.; Omran, S. Bin
2016-06-01
The present paper aims to study the structural, electronic, optical and thermal properties of the boron nitride (BN) and BAs bulk materials as well as the BNxAs1-x ternary alloys by employing the full-potential-linearised augmented plane wave method within the density functional theory. The structural properties are determined using the Wu-Cohen generalised gradient approximation that is based on the optimisation of the total energy. For band structure calculations, both the Wu-Cohen generalised gradient approximation and the modified Becke-Johnson of the exchange-correlation energy and potential, respectively, are used. We investigated the effect of composition on the lattice constants, bulk modulus and band gap. Deviations of the lattice constants and the bulk modulus from the Vegard's law and the linear concentration dependence, respectively, were observed for the alloys where this result allows us to explain some specific behaviours in the electronic properties of the alloys. For the optical properties, the calculated refractive indices and the optical dielectric constants were found to vary nonlinearly with the N composition. Finally, the thermal effect on some of the macroscopic properties was predicted using the quasi-harmonic Debye model in which the lattice vibrations are taken into account.
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Nigam, Sandeep, E-mail: snigam@barc.gov.in; Sudarsan, V., E-mail: vsudar@barc.gov.in; Majumder, C.
Present manuscript deals with the structural changes associated with transformation of bulk Y{sub 2}Sn{sub 2}O{sub 7} into nanoparticles of Y{sub 2}Sn{sub 2}O{sub 7}. Nanoparticles of Y{sub 2}Sn{sub 2}O{sub 7} both undoped and Eu{sup 3+} doped, were prepared at a relatively low temperature (700 °C) and investigated for their structural and luminescence properties and compared them with that of bulk Y{sub 2}Sn{sub 2}O{sub 7} sample prepared by the solid-state method at 1300 °C. Significant distortion in geometry and electron density distribution around Y{sup 3+}/Eu{sup 3+} ions in nanoparticles are confirmed from the Rietveld refinement of the powder X-ray diffraction patterns andmore » theoretical calculations based on the density functional theory (DFT). The SnO{sub 6} octahedron in Y{sub 2}Sn{sub 2}O{sub 7} is more expanded in nanoparticles compared to bulk. Iso-surface density distribution reveals that while bulk sample shows typical ionic feature in Y/Eu--O bonds, nanoparticle sample shows sharing of electron density along bond axis pertaining to covalent character. These inferences are further supported by the doped Eu{sup 3+} luminescence and calculated Ω{sub 2} and Ω{sub 4} parameters. - Graphical abstract: YO{sub 8} scalenohedron present in bulk and nanoparticles of Y{sub 2}Sn{sub 2}O{sub 7}.Variation of the electron density around Y{sup 3+} ions in YO{sub 8} polyhedron is also shown in bulk and nanoparticles of Y{sub 2}Sn{sub 2}O{sub 7}. The difference in the extent of ionic/covalent nature of the Y--O bond is clearly seen the contour plot of electron density. Highlights: ► YO{sub 8} scalenohedron is axially and equatorially distorted in Y{sub 2}Sn{sub 2}O{sub 7} nanoparticles. ► Enlargement of SnO{sub 6} octahedron in nanoparticles of Y{sub 2}Sn{sub 2}O{sub 7} compared to bulk. ► Less symmetric charge distribution around Y{sup 3+} ions in Y{sub 2}Sn{sub 2}O{sub 7} nanoparticles.« less
Gudelli, Vijay Kumar; Kanchana, V.; Vaitheeswaran, G.; ...
2015-07-15
Here, we report calculations of the electronic structure, vibrational properties, and transport for the p-type semiconductors, SrAg ChF ( Ch = S, Se, and Te). We find soft phonons with low frequency optical branches intersecting the acoustic modes below 50 cm –1, indicative of a material with low thermal conductivity. The bands at and near the valence-band maxima are highly two-dimensional, which leads to high thermopowers even at high carrier concentrations, which is a combination that suggests good thermoelectric performance. These materials may be regarded as bulk realizations of superlattice thermoelectrics.
Wong, Dillon; Velasco, Jairo; Ju, Long; Lee, Juwon; Kahn, Salman; Tsai, Hsin-Zon; Germany, Chad; Taniguchi, Takashi; Watanabe, Kenji; Zettl, Alex; Wang, Feng; Crommie, Michael F
2015-11-01
Defects play a key role in determining the properties and technological applications of nanoscale materials and, because they tend to be highly localized, characterizing them at the single-defect level is of particular importance. Scanning tunnelling microscopy has long been used to image the electronic structure of individual point defects in conductors, semiconductors and ultrathin films, but such single-defect electronic characterization remains an elusive goal for intrinsic bulk insulators. Here, we show that individual native defects in an intrinsic bulk hexagonal boron nitride insulator can be characterized and manipulated using a scanning tunnelling microscope. This would typically be impossible due to the lack of a conducting drain path for electrical current. We overcome this problem by using a graphene/boron nitride heterostructure, which exploits the atomically thin nature of graphene to allow the visualization of defect phenomena in the underlying bulk boron nitride. We observe three different defect structures that we attribute to defects within the bulk insulating boron nitride. Using scanning tunnelling spectroscopy we obtain charge and energy-level information for these boron nitride defect structures. We also show that it is possible to manipulate the defects through voltage pulses applied to the scanning tunnelling microscope tip.
High energy ball milling study of Fe{sub 2}MnSn Heusler alloy
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Jain, Vivek Kumar, E-mail: vivek.jain129@gmail.com; Lakshmi, N.; Jain, Vishal
The structural and magnetic properties of as-melted and high energy ball milled alloy samples have been studied by X-ray diffraction, DC magnetization and electronic structure calculations by means of density functional theory. The observed properties are compared to that of the bulk sample. There is a very good enhancement of saturation magnetization and coercivity in the nano-sized samples as compared to bulk which is explained in terms of structural disordering and size effect.
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Song, Kok Wee; Koshelev, Alexei E.
Electronic nematicity plays an important role in iron-based superconductors. These materials have a layered structure and the theoretical description of their magnetic and nematic transitions has been well established in the two-dimensional approximation, i.e., when the layers can be treated independently. However, the interaction between iron layers mediated by electron tunneling may cause nontrivial three-dimensional behavior. Starting from the simplest model for orbital nematic in a single layer, we investigate the influence of interlayer tunneling on the bulk nematic order and a possible preemptive state where this order is only formed near the surface. In addition, we found that themore » interlayer tunneling suppresses the bulk nematicity, which makes favorable the formation of a surface nematic order above the bulk transition temperature. The purely electronic tunneling Hamiltonian, however, favors a nematic order parameter that alternates from layer to layer. The uniform bulk state typically observed experimentally may be stabilized by the coupling with the elastic lattice deformation. Depending on the strength of this coupling, we found three regimes: (i) surface nematic and alternating bulk order, (ii) surface nematic and uniform bulk order, and (iii) uniform bulk order without the intermediate surface phase. Lastly, the intermediate surface-nematic state may resolve the current controversy about the existence of a weak nematic transition in the compound BaFe 2As 2-xP x .« less
Surface nematic order in iron pnictides
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Song, Kok Wee; Koshelev, Alexei E.
2016-09-01
Electronic nematicity plays an important role in iron-based superconductors. These materials have a layered structure and the theoretical description of their magnetic and nematic transitions has been well established in the two-dimensional approximation, i.e., when the layers can be treated independently. However, the interaction between iron layers mediated by electron tunneling may cause nontrivial three-dimensional behavior. Starting from the simplest model for orbital nematic in a single layer, we investigate the influence of interlayer tunneling on the bulk nematic order and a possible preemptive state where this order is only formed near the surface. We found that the interlayer tunneling suppresses the bulk nematicity, which makes favorable the formation of a surface nematic order above the bulk transition temperature. The purely electronic tunneling Hamiltonian, however, favors a nematic order parameter that alternates from layer to layer. The uniform bulk state typically observed experimentally may be stabilized by the coupling with the elastic lattice deformation. Depending on the strength of this coupling, we found three regimes: (i) surface nematic and alternating bulk order, (ii) surface nematic and uniform bulk order, and (iii) uniform bulk order without the intermediate surface phase. The intermediate surface-nematic state may resolve the current controversy about the existence of a weak nematic transition in the compound BaFe2As2 -xPx .
Formation of orbital-selective electron states in LaTiO3/SrTiO3 superlattices
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Lechermann, Frank; Boehnke, Lewin; Grieger, Daniel
2013-06-01
The interface electronic structure of correlated LaTiO3/SrTiO3 superlattices is investigated by means of the charge self-consistent combination of the local density approximation (LDA) to density functional theory with dynamical mean-field theory. Utilizing a pseudopotential technique together with a continuous-time quantum Monte Carlo approach, the resulting complex multiorbital electronic states are addressed in a coherent fashion beyond static mean field. General structural relaxations are taken into account on the LDA level and cooperate with the driving forces from strong electronic correlations. This alliance leads to a Ti(3dxy) dominated low-energy quasiparticle peak and a lower Hubbard band in line with photoemission studies. Furthermore correlation effects close to the band-insulating bulk SrTiO3 limit as well as the Mott-insulating bulk LaTiO3 limit are studied via realistic single-layer embeddings.
Lamiel-Garcia, Oriol; Ko, Kyoung Chul; Lee, Jin Yong; Bromley, Stefan T; Illas, Francesc
2017-04-11
All electron relativistic density functional theory (DFT) based calculations using numerical atom-centered orbitals have been carried out to explore the relative stability, atomic, and electronic structure of a series of stoichiometric TiO 2 anatase nanoparticles explicitly containing up to 1365 atoms as a function of size and morphology. The nanoparticles under scrutiny exhibit octahedral or truncated octahedral structures and span the 1-6 nm diameter size range. Initial structures were obtained using the Wulff construction, thus exhibiting the most stable (101) and (001) anatase surfaces. Final structures were obtained from geometry optimization with full relaxation of all structural parameters using both generalized gradient approximation (GGA) and hybrid density functionals. Results show that, for nanoparticles of a similar size, octahedral and truncated octahedral morphologies have comparable energetic stabilities. The electronic structure properties exhibit a clear trend converging to the bulk values as the size of the nanoparticles increases but with a marked influence of the density functional employed. Our results suggest that electronic structure properties, and hence reactivity, for the largest anatase nanoparticles considered in this study will be similar to those exhibited by even larger mesoscale particles or by bulk systems. Finally, we present compelling evidence that anatase nanoparticles become effectively bulklike when reaching a size of ∼20 nm diameter.
The surface stability of Cr 2O 3 (0 0 0 1)
Cao, Shi; Wu, Ning; Echtenkamp, William; ...
2015-05-28
The surface of chromia (Cr 2O 3) has a surface electronic structure distinct from the bulk and a packing density distinct from the bulk. More than a demarcation between the solid and the vacuum, the surface differs from the bulk of chromia, not just because of a partial occupancy of chromium sites, but also because of an increased number of unoccupied surface oxygen sites (vacancy sites), evident in angle-resolved core level photoemission. In spite of the structural differences that exist at the surface, there is, as yet, no evidence that these complications affect the surface Debye temperature beyond the mostmore » simple of assumptions regarding the lower coordination of the surface. Using low-energy electron diffraction (LEED), the effective surface Debye temperature (similar to 490 K) is found to be lower than the bulk (similar to 645 K) Debye temperature of Cr 2O 3(0 0 0 1). This surface effective Debye temperature, indicative of vibrations along the surface normal, uncorrected for anharmonic effects, has a value reduced from the effective bulk Debye temperature yet close to the value root 2 expected from a simple mean field argument.« less
Super heavy element Copernicium: Cohesive and electronic properties revisited
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Gyanchandani, Jyoti; Mishra, Vinayak; Dey, G. K.; Sikka, S. K.
2018-01-01
First principles scalar relativistic (SR) calculations with and without including the spin orbit (SO) interactions have been performed for solid Copernicium (Cn) to determine its ground state equilibrium structure, volume, bulk modulus, pressure derivative of the bulk modulus, density of states and band structure. Both SR and SR+SO calculations have been performed with 6p levels treated as part of core electrons and also as part of valence electrons. These calculations have been performed for the rhombohedral, BCT, FCC, HCP, BCC and SC structures. Results have been compared with the results for Hg which is lighter homologue of Cn in the periodic table. We find hcp to be the stable crystal structure at SR level of theory and also at SR+SO level of theory when the 6p electrons are treated as part of core electrons. With 6p as part of valence electrons, SR+SO level of computations, however, yield bcc structure to be the most stable structure. Equilibrium volume (V0) of the most stable crystal structure at SR level of theory viz. hcp structure is 188.66 a.u.3whereas its value for the bcc structure, the equilibrium ground state structure at SR+SO level of theory is 165.71 a.u.3 i.e a large change due to relativistic effects is seen. The density of states at Fermi level is much smaller in Cn than in Hg, making it a poorer metal than mercury. In addition the cohesive energy of Cn is computed to be almost two times that of Hg for SR+SO case.
Electronic and optical properties of graphene-like InAs: An ab initio study
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Sohrabi, Leila; Boochani, Arash; Ali Sebt, S.; Mohammad Elahi, S.
2018-03-01
The present work initially investigates structural, optical, and electronic properties of graphene-like InAs by using the full potential linear augmented plane wave method in the framework of density functional theory and is then compared with the bulk Indium Arsenide in the wurtzite phase. The lattice parameters are optimized with GGA-PBE and LDA approximations for both 2D- and 3D-InAs. In order to study the electronic properties of graphene-like InAs and bulk InAs in the wurtzite phase, the band gap is calculated by GGA-PBG and GGA-EV approximations. Moreover, optical parameters of graphene-like InAs and bulk InAs such as the real and imaginary parts of dielectric function, electron energy loss function, refractivity, extinction and absorption coefficients, and optical conductivity are investigated. Plasmonic frequencies of 2D- and 3D-InAs are also calculated by using maximum electron energy loss function and the roots of the real part of the dielectric function.
Stable holey two-dimensional C2N structures with tunable electronic structure
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Longuinhos, R.; Ribeiro-Soares, J.
2018-05-01
C2N holey two-dimensional crystals, or C2N -h2D, a recently synthesized carbon nitride layered material, show promising properties for electronic devices, highly selective molecular filters, and supercapacitors. Few studies have investigated the stacking order in C2N -h2D, which is fundamental to determine its optical activity and plays an important role in its band gap and in the diffusion barrier for ions and molecules through its structure. In this work, we investigate the phonon stability of several bulk C2N -h2D polytypes by using first-principles calculations. Among the polytypes addressed, only one does not display phonon instabilities and is expected to be observed in equilibrium. The electronic structure evolution of dynamically stable C2N -h2D from monolayer to bilayer and to bulk is unveiled. The direct band gap at Γ can be decreased by 34% from monolayer to bulk, offering opportunities for tuning it in optoelectronics. In addition, the effective masses of both carriers become smaller as the number of layers increases, and their anisotropy along in-plane directions displayed in the monolayer is reduced, which suggest that the carrier mobility may be tuned as well. These effects are then explained according to the interaction of the orbitals in neighboring layers. The results presented here shed light on the geometry and electronic structure of an emerging layered material due to its specific stacking and increasing number of layers and suggest new perspectives for applications in optoelectronics.
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Hegde, Ganesh; Povolotskyi, Michael; Kubis, Tillmann; Boykin, Timothy; Klimeck, Gerhard
2014-03-01
Semi-empirical Tight Binding (TB) is known to be a scalable and accurate atomistic representation for electron transport for realistically extended nano-scaled semiconductor devices that might contain millions of atoms. In this paper, an environment-aware and transferable TB model suitable for electronic structure and transport simulations in technologically relevant metals, metallic alloys, metal nanostructures, and metallic interface systems are described. Part I of this paper describes the development and validation of the new TB model. The new model incorporates intra-atomic diagonal and off-diagonal elements for implicit self-consistency and greater transferability across bonding environments. The dependence of the on-site energies on strain has been obtained by appealing to the Moments Theorem that links closed electron paths in the system to energy moments of angular momentum resolved local density of states obtained ab initio. The model matches self-consistent density functional theory electronic structure results for bulk face centered cubic metals with and without strain, metallic alloys, metallic interfaces, and metallic nanostructures with high accuracy and can be used in predictive electronic structure and transport problems in metallic systems at realistically extended length scales.
In-Depth View of the Structure and Growth of SnO2 Nanowires and Nanobrushes.
Stuckert, Erin P; Geiss, Roy H; Miller, Christopher J; Fisher, Ellen R
2016-08-31
Strategic application of an array of complementary imaging and diffraction techniques is critical to determine accurate structural information on nanomaterials, especially when also seeking to elucidate structure-property relationships and their effects on gas sensors. In this work, SnO2 nanowires and nanobrushes grown via chemical vapor deposition (CVD) displayed the same tetragonal SnO2 structure as revealed via powder X-ray diffraction bulk crystallinity data. Additional characterization using a range of electron microscopy imaging and diffraction techniques, however, revealed important structure and morphology distinctions between the nanomaterials. Tailoring scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) modes combined with transmission electron backscatter diffraction (t-EBSD) techniques afforded a more detailed view of the SnO2 nanostructures. Indeed, upon deeper analysis of individual wires and brushes, we discovered that, despite a similar bulk structure, wires and brushes grew with different crystal faces and lattice spacings. Had we not utilized multiple STEM diffraction modes in conjunction with t-EBSD, differences in orientation related to bristle density would have been overlooked. Thus, it is only through a methodical combination of several structural analysis techniques that precise structural information can be reliably obtained.
Hwang, Kyusung; Kim, Yong Baek
2016-01-01
We theoretically investigate emergent quantum phases in the thin film geometries of the pyrochore iridates, where a number of exotic quantum ground states are proposed to occur in bulk materials as a result of the interplay between electron correlation and strong spin-orbit coupling. The fate of these bulk phases as well as novel quantum states that may arise only in the thin film platforms, are studied via a theoretical model that allows layer-dependent magnetic structures. It is found that the magnetic order develop in inhomogeneous fashions in the thin film geometries. This leads to a variety of magnetic metal phases with modulated magnetic ordering patterns across different layers. Both the bulk and boundary electronic states in these phases conspire to promote unusual electronic properties. In particular, such phases are akin to the Weyl semimetal phase in the bulk system and they would exhibit an unusually large anomalous Hall effect. PMID:27418293
Wavefunction Properties and Electronic Band Structures of High-Mobility Semiconductor Nanosheet MoS2
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Baik, Seung Su; Lee, Hee Sung; Im, Seongil; Choi, Hyoung Joon; Ccsaemp Team; Edl Team
2014-03-01
Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) nanosheet is regarded as one of the most promising alternatives to the current semiconductors due to its significant band-gap and electron-mobility enhancement upon exfoliating. To elucidate such thickness-dependent properties, we have studied the electronic band structures of bulk and monolayer MoS2 by using the first-principles density-functional method as implemented in the SIESTA code. Based on the wavefunction analyses at the conduction band minimum (CBM) points, we have investigated possible origins of mobility difference between bulk and monolayer MoS2. We provide formation energies of substitutional impurities at the Mo and S sites, and discuss feasible electron sources which may induce a significant difference in the carrier lifetime. This work was supported by NRF of Korea (Grant Nos. 2009-0079462 and 2011-0018306), Nano-Material Technology Development Program (2012M3a7B4034985), and KISTI supercomputing center (Project No. KSC-2013-C3-008). Center for Computational Studies of Advanced Electronic Material Properties.
Theoretical Study of α-V2O5 -Based Double-Wall Nanotubes.
Porsev, Vitaly V; Bandura, Andrei V; Evarestov, Robert A
2015-10-05
First-principles calculations of the atomic and electronic structure of double-wall nanotubes (DWNTs) of α-V2 O5 are performed. Relaxation of the DWNT structure leads to the formation of two types of local regions: 1) bulk-type regions and 2) puckering regions. Calculated total density of states (DOS) of DWNTs considerably differ from that of single-wall nanotubes and the single layer, as well as from the DOS of the bulk and double layer. Small shoulders that appear on edges of valence and conduction bands result in a considerable decrease in the band gaps of the DWNTs (up to 1 eV relative to the single-layer gaps). The main reason for this effect is the shift of the inner- and outer-wall DOS in opposite directions on the energetic scale. The electron density corresponding to shoulders at the conduction-band edges is localized on vanadium atoms of the bulk-type regions, whereas the electron density corresponding to shoulders at the valence-band edges belongs to oxygen atoms of both regions. © 2015 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.
Atomic and electronic structure of Pd40Ni40P20 bulk metallic glass from ab initio simulations
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Kumar, Vijay; Fujita, T.; Konno, K.; Matsuura, M.; Chen, M. W.; Inoue, A.; Kawazoe, Y.
2011-10-01
The atomic structure of Pd40Ni40P20 bulk metallic glass has been simulated using an ab initio molecular dynamics method with projector-augmented wave pseudopotentials for electron-ion interaction and generalized gradient approximation for exchange-correlation energy. The calculated extended x-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) spectra of Pd-K and Ni-K edges, the mass density, and the electronic structure agree remarkably well with the available experimental data and the EXAFS spectra measured at the SPring-8 synchrotron radiation facility. Our results show that the atomic structure can be described in terms of P-centered polyhedra. There are no two P atoms that are nearest neighbors at this composition, and this could be a reason for the observed optimal P concentration of about 20 at.%. The neighboring polyhedra share metal (M) atoms and form a polar covalently bonded random network of P-M-P favoring certain angles. The remaining M atoms act as metallic glue with a tendency of nanoscale clustering of Pd-Pd and Ni-Ni atoms.
Positrons as interface-sensitive probes of polar semiconductor heterostructures
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Makkonen, I.; Snicker, A.; Puska, M. J.; Mäki, J.-M.; Tuomisto, F.
2010-07-01
Group-III nitrides in their wurtzite crystal structure are characterized by large spontaneous polarization and significant piezoelectric contributions in heterostructures formed of these materials. Polarization discontinuities in polar heterostructures grown along the (0001) direction result in huge built-in electric fields on the order of megavolt per centimeter. We choose the III-nitride heterostructures as archetypal representatives of polar heterostructures formed of semiconducting or insulating materials and study the behavior of positrons in these structures using first-principles electronic-structure theory supported by positron annihilation experiments for bulk systems. The strong electric fields drive positrons close to interfaces, which is clearly seen in the predicted momentum distributions of annihilating electron-positron pairs as changes relative to the constituent bulk materials. Implications of the effect to positron defect studies of polar heterostructures are addressed.
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Tanaka, H., E-mail: tanaka@semicon.kuee.kyoto-u.ac.jp; Morioka, N.; Mori, S.
2014-02-07
The conduction band structure and electron effective mass of GaAs nanowires with various cross-sectional shapes and orientations were calculated by two methods, a tight-binding method and an effective mass equation taking the bulk full-band structure into account. The effective mass of nanowires increases as the cross-sectional size decreases, and this increase in effective mass depends on the orientations and substrate faces of nanowires. Among [001], [110], and [111]-oriented rectangular cross-sectional GaAs nanowires, [110]-oriented nanowires with wider width along the [001] direction showed the lightest effective mass. This dependence originates from the anisotropy of the Γ valley of bulk GaAs. Themore » relationship between effective mass and bulk band structure is discussed.« less
A magnetic resonance study of MoS(2) fullerene-like nanoparticles.
Panich, A M; Shames, A I; Rosentsveig, R; Tenne, R
2009-09-30
We report on the first nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) investigation of inorganic fullerene-like MoS(2) nanoparticles. Spectra of bulk 2H-MoS(2) samples have also been measured for comparison. The similarity between the measured quadrupole coupling constants and chemical shielding anisotropy parameters for bulk and fullerene-like MoS(2) reflects the nearly identical local crystalline environments of the Mo atoms in these two materials. EPR measurements show that fullerene-like MoS(2) exhibits a larger density of dangling bonds carrying unpaired electrons, indicative of them having a more defective structure than the bulk sample. The latter observation explains the increase in the spin-lattice relaxation rate observed in the NMR measurements for this sample in comparison with the bulk 2H- MoS(2) ones.
A magnetic resonance study of MoS2 fullerene-like nanoparticles
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Panich, A. M.; Shames, A. I.; Rosentsveig, R.; Tenne, R.
2009-09-01
We report on the first nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) investigation of inorganic fullerene-like MoS2 nanoparticles. Spectra of bulk 2H-MoS2 samples have also been measured for comparison. The similarity between the measured quadrupole coupling constants and chemical shielding anisotropy parameters for bulk and fullerene-like MoS2 reflects the nearly identical local crystalline environments of the Mo atoms in these two materials. EPR measurements show that fullerene-like MoS2 exhibits a larger density of dangling bonds carrying unpaired electrons, indicative of them having a more defective structure than the bulk sample. The latter observation explains the increase in the spin-lattice relaxation rate observed in the NMR measurements for this sample in comparison with the bulk 2H- MoS2 ones.
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Smith, Holland M.; Zhou, Yuzhi; Ciampi, Guido; Kim, Hadong; Cirignano, Leonard J.; Shah, Kanai S.; Haller, E. E.; Chrzan, D. C.
2013-08-01
We apply state-of-art first principle calculations to study the polymorphism and electronic structure of three previously reported phases of TlBr. The calculated band structures of NaCl-structure phase and orthorhombic-structure phase have different features than that of commonly observed CsCl-structure phase. We further interpret photoluminescence spectra based on our calculations. Several peaks close to calculated band gap values of the NaCl-structure phase and the orthorhombic-structure phase are found in unpolished TlBr samples.
Interface and Electronic Characterization of Thin Epitaxial Co3O4 Films
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Vaz, C.A.; Zhu, Y.; Wang, H.-Q.
2009-01-15
The interface and electronic structure of thin ({approx} 20-74 nm) Co{sub 3}O{sub 4}(1 1 0) epitaxial films grown by oxygen-assisted molecular beam epitaxy on MgAl{sub 2}O{sub 4}(1 1 0) single crystal substrates have been investigated by means of real and reciprocal space techniques. As-grown film surfaces are found to be relatively disordered and exhibit an oblique low energy electron diffraction (LEED) pattern associated with the O-rich CoO{sub 2} bulk termination of the (1 1 0) surface. Interface and bulk film structure are found to improve significantly with post-growth annealing at 820 K in air and display sharp rectangular LEED patterns,more » suggesting a surface stoichiometry of the alternative Co{sub 2}O{sub 2} bulk termination of the (1 1 0) surface. Non-contact atomic force microscopy demonstrates the presence of wide terraces separated by atomic steps in the annealed films that are not present in the as-grown structures; the step height of {approx}2.7 {angstrom} corresponds to two atomic layers and confirms a single termination for the annealed films, consistent with the LEED results. A model of the (1 x 1) surfaces that allows for compensation of the polar surfaces is presented.« less
Thermodynamic and structural properties of hcp bulk and nano-precipitated Ag-Al.
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Zarkevich, Nikolai; Johnson, Duane; Smirnov, Andrei
2002-03-01
We study the short- and long- range chemical ordering in hcp bulk Ag_2Al using the Monte Carlo method based on a Hamiltonian constructed via structural formation energies from ab initio electronic-structure calculations. We find that the ground-state structure and thermodynamic properties of bulk Ag_2Al is that determined from the X-ray experimental data. We also address the influence of the interface, coherency strain, and off-stoichiometric disorder on the structure of metastable γ' nano-precipitates in fcc Al matrix. We show that γ' precipitates are off-stoichiometric and provide a new Al-rich structure that reproduces the observed TEM image. We acknowledge our support in part by an ALCOA Foundation Grant, the U.S. Department of Energy through the Frederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory at UIUC under grant DEFG02-91ER45439, and the UIUC Materials Computation Center under National Science Foundation grant DMR-9976550.
Structure and transport in organic semiconductor thin films
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Vos, Sandra Elizabeth Fritz
Organic Semiconductors represent an exciting area of research due to their potential application in cheap and flexible electronics. In spite of the abundant interest in organic electronics the electronic transport mechanism remains poorly understood. Understanding the connection between molecular structure, crystal packing, intermolecular interactions and electronic delocalization is an important aspect of improving the transport properties of organics in thin film transistors (TFTs). In an organic thin film transistor, charge carrier transport is believed to occur within the first few monolayers of the organic material adjacent to the dielectric. It is therefore critical to understand the initial stages of film growth and molecular structure in these first few layers and relate this structure to electronic transport properties. The structure of organic films at the interface with an amorphous silicon dioxide ( a-SiO2) dielectric and how structure relates to transport in a TFT is the focus of this thesis. Pentacene films on a-SiO2 were extensively characterized with specular and in-plane X-ray diffraction, and CuKalpha1, and synchrotron radiation. The first layer of pentacene molecules adjacent to the a-SiO2 crystallized in a rectangular unit cell with the long axis of the molecules perpendicular to the substrate surface. Subsequent layers of pentacene crystallized in a slightly oblique in-plane unit cell that evolved as thickness was increased. The rectangular monolayer phase of pentacene did not persist when subsequent layers were deposited. Specular diffraction with Synchrotron radiation of a 160 A pentacene film (˜ 10 layers) revealed growth initiation of a bulk-like phase and persistence of the thin-film phase. Pentacene molecules were more tilted in the bulk-like phase and the in-plane unit cell was slightly more oblique. Pentacene grains began to grow randomly oriented with respect to the substrate surface (out-of-plane) in films near 650 A in thickness. The single crystal bulk phase of pentacene was observed from specular diffraction (CuKalpha1) of a 2.5 mum film. These results suggest that the thickness of pentacene films on a-SiO2 is an important aspect in the comparison of crystal structure and electronic transport.
Perry, Nicola H.; Ishihara, Tatsumi
2016-01-01
Mixed conducting perovskite oxides and related structures serving as electrodes for electrochemical oxygen incorporation and evolution in solid oxide fuel and electrolysis cells, respectively, play a significant role in determining the cell efficiency and lifetime. Desired improvements in catalytic activity for rapid surface oxygen exchange, fast bulk transport (electronic and ionic), and thermo-chemo-mechanical stability of oxygen electrodes will require increased understanding of the impact of both bulk and surface chemistry on these properties. This review highlights selected work at the International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research (I2CNER), Kyushu University, set in the context of work in the broader community, aiming to characterize and understand relationships between bulk and surface composition and oxygen electrode performance. Insights into aspects of bulk point defect chemistry, electronic structure, crystal structure, and cation choice that impact carrier concentrations and mobilities, surface exchange kinetics, and chemical expansion coefficients are emerging. At the same time, an understanding of the relationship between bulk and surface chemistry is being developed that may assist design of electrodes with more robust surface chemistries, e.g., impurity tolerance or limited surface segregation. Ion scattering techniques (e.g., secondary ion mass spectrometry, SIMS, or low energy ion scattering spectroscopy, LEIS) with high surface sensitivity and increasing lateral resolution are proving useful for measuring surface exchange kinetics, diffusivity, and corresponding outer monolayer chemistry of electrodes exposed to typical operating conditions. Beyond consideration of chemical composition, the use of strain and/or a high density of active interfaces also show promise for enhancing performance. PMID:28773978
Surface nematic order in iron pnictides
Song, Kok Wee; Koshelev, Alexei E.
2016-09-09
Electronic nematicity plays an important role in iron-based superconductors. These materials have a layered structure and the theoretical description of their magnetic and nematic transitions has been well established in the two-dimensional approximation, i.e., when the layers can be treated independently. However, the interaction between iron layers mediated by electron tunneling may cause nontrivial three-dimensional behavior. Starting from the simplest model for orbital nematic in a single layer, we investigate the influence of interlayer tunneling on the bulk nematic order and a possible preemptive state where this order is only formed near the surface. In addition, we found that themore » interlayer tunneling suppresses the bulk nematicity, which makes favorable the formation of a surface nematic order above the bulk transition temperature. The purely electronic tunneling Hamiltonian, however, favors a nematic order parameter that alternates from layer to layer. The uniform bulk state typically observed experimentally may be stabilized by the coupling with the elastic lattice deformation. Depending on the strength of this coupling, we found three regimes: (i) surface nematic and alternating bulk order, (ii) surface nematic and uniform bulk order, and (iii) uniform bulk order without the intermediate surface phase. Lastly, the intermediate surface-nematic state may resolve the current controversy about the existence of a weak nematic transition in the compound BaFe 2As 2-xP x .« less
NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)
Asnin, V. M.; Krainsky, I. L.
1998-01-01
A fine structure was discovered in the low-energy peak of the secondary electron emission spectra of the diamond surface with negative electron affinity. We studied this structure for the (100) surface of the natural type-IIb diamond crystal. We have found that the low-energy peak consists of a total of four maxima. The relative energy positions of three of them could be related to the electron energy minima near the bottom of the conduction band. The fourth peak, having the lowest energy, was attributed to the breakup of the bulk exciton at the surface during the process of secondary electron emission.
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French, R.H.; Scheu, C.; Duscher, G.
1995-09-01
The interfacial electronic structure, presented as the interband transition strength J{sub cv}({omega}) of the interatomic bonds, can be determined by Kramers Kronig (KK) analysis of vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) reflectance or spatially resolved valence electron energy loss (SR-VEEL) spectra. For the wetted interfaces in Si{sub 3}N{sub 4}, equilibrium thin glass films are formed whose thickness is determined by a force balance between attractive and repulsive force terms KK analysis of J{sub cv}({omega}) to yield {var_epsilon}{sub 2}({xi}) for the phases present, permits the direct calculation of the configuration-dependent Hamaker constants for the attractive vdW forces from the interfacial electronic structure. Interband transitionmore » strengths and full spectral Hamaker constants for Si{sub 3}N{sub 4}samples containing a SiYAlON glass have been determined using SR-VEELS from grains and grain boundaries and compared with results from bulk VUV spectroscopy on separate samples of glass and nitride. The A{sub 121}Hamaker constant for Si{sub 3}N{sub 4} with glass of the bulk composition is 8 zJ (zJ = 10{sup {minus}21}J) from the more established optical method. The EELS method permits the determination of vdW forces based upon actual local compositions and structure, which may differ noticeably from bulk standards. Current results show that full spectral Hamaker constants determined from VUV and SR-VEEL measurements of uniform bulk samples agree, but care must be take in the single scattering and zero loss subtraction corrections, and more work is ongoing in this area. Still the results show that for the grain boundary films present in these polycrystalline Si{sub 3}N{sub 4} samples the glass composition is of lower index of refraction. This can arise from increased oxygen content in determined in situ from the SR-VEELS of a particular grain boundary film. 45 refs.« less
Pressure-induced superconductivity in the giant Rashba system BiTeI
VanGennep, D.; Linscheid, A.; Jackson, D. E.; ...
2017-01-27
We present that at ambient pressure, BiTeI exhibits a giant Rashba splitting of the bulk electronic bands. At low pressures, BiTeI undergoes a transition from trivial insulator to topological insulator. At still higher pressures, two structural transitions are known to occur. We have carried out a series of electrical resistivity and AC magnetic susceptibility measurements on BiTeI at pressure up to ~40 GPa in an effort to characterize the properties of the high-pressure phases. A previous calculation found that the high-pressure orthorhombic P4/nmm structure BiTeI is a metal. We find that this structure is superconducting with T c values asmore » high as 6 K. AC magnetic susceptibility measurements support the bulk nature of the superconductivity. Using electronic structure and phonon calculations, we compute T c and find that our data is consistent with phonon-mediated superconductivity.« less
Pressure-induced superconductivity in the giant Rashba system BiTeI.
VanGennep, D; Linscheid, A; Jackson, D E; Weir, S T; Vohra, Y K; Berger, H; Stewart, G R; Hennig, R G; Hirschfeld, P J; Hamlin, J J
2017-03-08
At ambient pressure, BiTeI exhibits a giant Rashba splitting of the bulk electronic bands. At low pressures, BiTeI undergoes a transition from trivial insulator to topological insulator. At still higher pressures, two structural transitions are known to occur. We have carried out a series of electrical resistivity and AC magnetic susceptibility measurements on BiTeI at pressure up to ∼40 GPa in an effort to characterize the properties of the high-pressure phases. A previous calculation found that the high-pressure orthorhombic P4/nmm structure BiTeI is a metal. We find that this structure is superconducting with T c values as high as 6 K. AC magnetic susceptibility measurements support the bulk nature of the superconductivity. Using electronic structure and phonon calculations, we compute T c and find that our data is consistent with phonon-mediated superconductivity.
Structural Analysis of MoS2 and other 2D layered materials using LEEM/LEED-I(V) and STM
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Grady, Maxwell; Dai, Zhongwei; Jin, Wencan; Dadap, Jerry; Osgood, Richard; Sadowski, Jerzy; Pohl, Karsten
Layered two-dimensional materials, such as molybdenum disulfide, MoS2, are of interest for the development of many types of novel electronic devices. To fully understand the interfaces between these new materials, the atomic reconstructions at their surfaces must be understood. Low Energy Electron Microscopy and Diffraction, LEEM/ μLEED, present a unique method for rapid material characterization in real space and reciprocal space with high resolution. Here we present a study of the surface structure of 2H-MoS2 using μLEED intensity-voltage analysis. To aid this analysis, software is under development to automate the procedure of extracting I(V) curves from LEEM and LEED data. When matched with computational modeling, this data provides information with angstrom level resolution concerning the three dimensional atomic positions. We demonstrate that the surface structure of bulk MoS2 is distinct from the bulk crystal structure and exhibits a smaller surface relaxation at 320K compared to previous results at 95K. Furthermore, suspended monolayer samples exhibit large interlayer relaxations compared to the bulk surface termination. Further techniques for refining layer thickness determination are under development.
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Li, Guo-Ling; Zhang, Fabi; Cui, Yi-Tao; Oji, Hiroshi; Son, Jin-Young; Guo, Qixin
2015-07-01
By combination of hard X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (HAXPES) and first-principles band structure calculations, the electronic states of β-Ga2O3 were investigated to deepen the understanding of bulk information for this compound. The valence band spectra of HAXPES presented the main contribution from Ga 4sp, which are well represented by photoionization cross section weighted partial density of states. The experimental data complemented with the theoretical study yield a realistic picture of the electronic structure for β-Ga2O3.
Imaging electronic states on topological semimetals using scanning tunneling microscopy
Gyenis, András; Inoue, Hiroyuki; Jeon, Sangjun; ...
2016-10-18
Following the intense studies on topological insulators, significant efforts have recently been devoted to the search for gapless topological systems. These materials not only broaden the topological classification of matter but also provide a condensed matter realization of various relativistic particles and phenomena previously discussed mainly in high energy physics. Weyl semimetals host massless, chiral, low-energy excitations in the bulk electronic band structure, whereas a symmetry protected pair of Weyl fermions gives rise to massless Dirac fermions.Weemployed scanning tunneling microscopy/spectroscopy to explore the behavior of electronic states both on the surface and in the bulk of topological semimetal phases. Bymore » mapping the quasiparticle interference (QPI) and emerging Landau levels at high magnetic field in Dirac semimetals Cd 3As 2 and Na 3Bi, we observed extended Dirac-like bulk electronic bands. QPI imaged on Weyl semimetal TaAs demonstrated the predicted momentum dependent delocalization of Fermi arc surface states in the vicinity of the surface projected Weyl nodes.« less
Quantum Monte Carlo Studies of Bulk and Few- or Single-Layer Black Phosphorus
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Shulenburger, Luke; Baczewski, Andrew; Zhu, Zhen; Guan, Jie; Tomanek, David
2015-03-01
The electronic and optical properties of phosphorus depend strongly on the structural properties of the material. Given the limited experimental information on the structure of phosphorene, it is natural to turn to electronic structure calculations to provide this information. Unfortunately, given phosphorus' propensity to form layered structures bound by van der Waals interactions, standard density functional theory methods provide results of uncertain accuracy. Recently, it has been demonstrated that Quantum Monte Carlo (QMC) methods achieve high accuracy when applied to solids in which van der Waals forces play a significant role. In this talk, we will present QMC results from our recent calculations on black phosphorus, focusing on the structural and energetic properties of monolayers, bilayers and bulk structures. Sandia National Laboratories is a multi-program laboratory managed and operated by Sandia Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lockheed Martin Corporation, for the U.S. DOE's National Nuclear Security Administration under Contract DE-AC04-94AL85000.
Ti, Ni and TiNi nanoparticles physically synthesized by Ar+ beam milling.
Torres Castro, A; López Cuéllar, E; José Yacamán, M; Ortiz Méndez, U
2008-12-01
When the size of a particle decreases around 100 nm or less, there is a change in properties from those shown in the bulk material. In this work approximately 3 nm nanoparticles of Ni, Ti and TiNi bimetallic are produced using physical vapor deposition (PVD). Nanoparticles are characterized by High Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HRTEM), High Angle Annular Dark Field (HAADF), Electron Diffraction (ED). The results show that all nanoparticles maintain the same crystal structure of bulk material but a change in their lattice parameter is produced.
Mesoscopic Free Path of Nonthermalized Photogenerated Carriers in a Ferroelectric Insulator.
Gu, Zongquan; Imbrenda, Dominic; Bennett-Jackson, Andrew L; Falmbigl, Matthias; Podpirka, Adrian; Parker, Thomas C; Shreiber, Daniel; Ivill, Mathew P; Fridkin, Vladimir M; Spanier, Jonathan E
2017-03-03
We show how finite-size scaling of a bulk photovoltaic effect-generated electric field in epitaxial ferroelectric insulating BaTiO_{3}(001) films and a photo-Hall response involving the bulk photovoltaic current reveal a large room-temperature mean free path of photogenerated nonthermalized electrons. Experimental determination of mesoscopic ballistic optically generated carrier transport opens a new paradigm for hot electron-based solar energy conversion, and for facile control of ballistic transport distinct from existing low-dimensional semiconductor interfaces, surfaces, layers, or other structures.
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Nummy, Thomas; Waugh, Justin; Parham, Stephen; Li, Haoxiang; Zhou, Xiaoqing; Plumb, Nick; Tafti, Fazel; Dessau, Daniel
Angle resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES) is used to measure the electronic structure of the Extreme Magnetoresistance (XMR) topological semimetal candidates LaBi and LaSb. Using a wide range of photon energies the true bulk states are cleanly disentangled from the various types of surface states, which may exist due to surface projections of bulk states as well as for topological reasons. The orbital content of the near-EF states are extracted using varying photon polarizations. The measured bulk bands are somewhat lighter and are energy shifted compared to the results of Density Functional calculations, which is a minor effect in LaBi and a more serious effect in LaSb. This bulk band structure puts LaBi in the v = 1 class of Topological Insulators (or semimetals), consistent with the measured Dirac-like surface states. LaSb on the other hand is at the verge of a topological band inversion, with a less-clear case for any distinctly topological surface states. The low-dimensional cigar-shaped bulk Fermi surfaces for both compounds are separated out by orbital content, with a crossover from pnictide d orbitals to La p orbitals around the Fermi surface, which through strong spin-orbit coupling may be relevant for the Extreme Magnetoresistance. NSF GRFP.
First-principles study of native defects in bulk Sm2CuO4 and its (001) surface structure
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Zheng, Fubao; Zhang, Qinfang; Meng, Qiangqiang; Wang, Baolin; Song, Fengqi; Yunoki, Seiji; Wang, Guanghou
2018-04-01
Using the first-principles calculations based on the density functional theory, we have studied the bulk defect formation and surface structures of Sm2CuO4. To ensure the accuracy of calculations, the spin order of Cu atoms is rechecked and it is the well-known nearest-neighbor antiferromagnetic ground state, which can be attributed to the hole-mediated superexchange through the strong pdσ hybridization interaction between Cu dx2-y2 electron and the neighboring oxygen px (or py) electron. Under each present experimental condition, the Sm vacancy has a very high formation energy and is unlikely to be stable. The Cu vacancy is a shallow acceptor, which is preferred under O-rich conditions, whereas the O vacancy is a donor and energetically favorable under O-poor conditions. To construct its (001) surface structure, CuOO, CuO, and Cu terminated surfaces are found to be most favorable under different experimental conditions. The stable surface structures are always accompanied by significant surface atomic reconstructions and electron charge redistribution, which are intimately correlated to each other.
Yang, Shang-Dong; Yang, Liao; Zheng, Yu-Xiang; Zhou, Wen-Jie; Gao, Meng-Yu; Wang, Song-You; Zhang, Rong-Jun; Chen, Liang-Yao
2017-08-30
Bismuth selenide (Bi 2 Se 3 ), with a wide bulk band gap and single massless Dirac cone at the surface, is a promising three-dimensional topological insulator. Bi 2 Se 3 possesses gapless surface states and an insulator-like bulk band gap as a new type of quantum matter. Different Bi 2 Se 3 nanostructures were prepared using electron beam evaporation with high production efficiency. Structural investigations by energy-dispersive X-ray analysis, scanning electron microscopy, and X-ray diffraction revealed the sample stoichiometries and the structural transition mechanism from nanocrystals to nanoflakes. The optical properties systematically probed and analyzed by spectroscopic ellipsometry showed strong dependence on the nanostructures and were also predicted to have structure-modifiable technological prospects. The optical parameters, plasma frequencies, scattering rates of the free electrons, and optical band gaps were related to the topological properties of the Bi 2 Se 3 nanostructures via light-matter interactions, offering new opportunities and approaches for studies on topological insulators and spintronics. The high-quality Bi 2 Se 3 nanostructures provide advantages in exploring novel physics and exploiting prospective applications.
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Gyenis, András; Inoue, Hiroyuki; Jeon, Sangjun
Following the intense studies on topological insulators, significant efforts have recently been devoted to the search for gapless topological systems. These materials not only broaden the topological classification of matter but also provide a condensed matter realization of various relativistic particles and phenomena previously discussed mainly in high energy physics. Weyl semimetals host massless, chiral, low-energy excitations in the bulk electronic band structure, whereas a symmetry protected pair of Weyl fermions gives rise to massless Dirac fermions.Weemployed scanning tunneling microscopy/spectroscopy to explore the behavior of electronic states both on the surface and in the bulk of topological semimetal phases. Bymore » mapping the quasiparticle interference (QPI) and emerging Landau levels at high magnetic field in Dirac semimetals Cd 3As 2 and Na 3Bi, we observed extended Dirac-like bulk electronic bands. QPI imaged on Weyl semimetal TaAs demonstrated the predicted momentum dependent delocalization of Fermi arc surface states in the vicinity of the surface projected Weyl nodes.« less
Bulk oxygen vacancies enriched TiO2 and its enhanced visible photocatalytic performance
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Xu, Liming; Ma, Xujun; Sun, Na; Chen, Feng
2018-05-01
Via a vacuum thermal treatment, oxygen vacancy (Ov) was introduced into TiO2 bulk lattice during the phase transformation from amorphous TiO2 to anatase. High-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), Raman spectra and X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirm the involvement of Ov causes more violent changes in both bulk and surface structure. Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) demonstrated as-obtained V350 gets about a 40-times enhanced Ov signal compared with pure TiO2 (A350) and a 10-times larger signal than that of common Ov modified TiO2 (A450-V350), which clearly illustrates the high concentration of Ov in its bulk lattice. The much enriched Ovs in both bulk and surface lattices of TiO2 help V350 get an enhanced capacity in either visible light harvest or photocarriers generation. And a much higher visible photocatalytic activity for Aicd Orange 7 degradation was finally achieved by V350.
Theory of electron g-tensor in bulk and quantum-well semiconductors
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Lau, Wayne H.; Flatte', Michael E.
2004-03-01
We present quantitative calculations for the electron g-tensors in bulk and quantum-well semiconductors based on a generalized P.p envelope function theory solved in a fourteen-band restricted basis set. The dependences of g-tensor on structure, magnetic field, carrier density, temperature, and spin polarization have been explored and will be described. It is found that at temperatures of a few Kelvin and fields of a few Tesla, the g-tensors for bulk semiconductors develop quasi-steplike dependences on carrier density or magnetic field due to magnetic quantization, and this effect is even more pronounced in quantum-well semiconductors due to the additional electric quantization along the growth direction. The influence of quantum confinement on the electron g-tensors in QWs is studied by examining the dependence of electron g-tensors on well width. Excellent agreement between these calculated electron g-tensors and measurements [1-2] is found for GaAs/AlGaAs QWs. This work was supported by DARPA/ARO. [1] A. Malinowski and R. T. Harley, Phys. Rev. B 62, 2051 (2000);[2] Le Jeune et al., Semicond. Sci. Technol. 12, 380 (1997).
Mi, Xue-Ya; Yu, Xiaoxiang; Yao, Kai-Lun; Huang, Xiaoming; Yang, Nuo; Lü, Jing-Tao
2015-08-12
Low-dimensional electronic and glassy phononic transport are two important ingredients of highly efficient thermoelectric materials, from which two branches of thermoelectric research have emerged. One focuses on controlling electronic transport in the low dimension, while the other focuses on multiscale phonon engineering in the bulk. Recent work has benefited much from combining these two approaches, e.g., phonon engineering in low-dimensional materials. Here we propose to employ the low-dimensional electronic structure in bulk phonon-glass crystals as an alternative way to increase the thermoelectric efficiency. Through first-principles electronic structure calculations and classical molecular dynamics simulations, we show that the π-π-stacking bis(dithienothiophene) molecular crystal is a natural candidate for such an approach. This is determined by the nature of its chemical bonding. Without any optimization of the material parameters, we obtained a maximum room-temperature figure of merit, ZT, of 1.48 at optimal doping, thus validating our idea.
Jesse, Stephen; He, Qian; Lupini, Andrew R; Leonard, Donovan N; Oxley, Mark P; Ovchinnikov, Oleg; Unocic, Raymond R; Tselev, Alexander; Fuentes-Cabrera, Miguel; Sumpter, Bobby G; Pennycook, Stephen J; Kalinin, Sergei V; Borisevich, Albina Y
2015-11-25
The atomic-level sculpting of 3D crystalline oxide nanostructures from metastable amorphous films in a scanning transmission electron microscope (STEM) is demonstrated. Strontium titanate nanostructures grow epitaxially from the crystalline substrate following the beam path. This method can be used for fabricating crystalline structures as small as 1-2 nm and the process can be observed in situ with atomic resolution. The fabrication of arbitrary shape structures via control of the position and scan speed of the electron beam is further demonstrated. Combined with broad availability of the atomic resolved electron microscopy platforms, these observations suggest the feasibility of large scale implementation of bulk atomic-level fabrication as a new enabling tool of nanoscience and technology, providing a bottom-up, atomic-level complement to 3D printing. © 2015 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.
2015-11-18
thickness of the film, or substrate. In this work, we report calculations for titanium nitride ( TiN ), a promising material for plasmonic applications...stoichiometric bulk TiN , as well as of the TiN (100), TiN (110), and TiN (111) outermost surfaces. Density functional theory (DFT) and many-body GW methods...and the band structure for bulk TiN were shown to be consistent with previous work. Calculated dielectric functions, plasma frequencies, reflectivity
Electronic doping of transition metal oxide perovskites
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Cammarata, Antonio, E-mail: cammaant@fel.cvut.cz; Rondinelli, James M.
2016-05-23
CaFeO{sub 3} is a prototypical negative charge transfer oxide that undergoes electronic metal-insulator transition concomitant with a dilation and contraction of nearly rigid octahedra. Altering the charge neutrality of the bulk system destroys the electronic transition, while the structure is significantly modified at high charge content. Using density functional theory simulations, we predict an alternative avenue to modulate the structure and the electronic transition in CaFeO{sub 3}. Charge distribution can be modulated using strain-rotation coupling and thin film engineering strategies, proposing themselves as a promising avenue for fine tuning electronic features in transition metal-oxide perovskites.
Energy and momentum relaxation of electrons in bulk and 2D GaN
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Zanato, D.; Balkan, N.; Hill, G.; Schaff, W. J.
2004-10-01
We present our experimental and theoretical studies regarding the energy and momentum relaxation of hot electrons in n-type bulk GaN and AlGaN/GaN HEMT structures. We determine the non-equilibrium temperatures and the energy relaxation rates in the steady state using the mobility mapping technique together with the power balance conditions as described by us elsewhere [N. Balkan, M.C. Arikan, S. Gokden, V. Tilak, B. Schaff, R.J. Shealy, J. Phys.: Condens. Matter 14 (2002) 3457]. We obtain the e-LO phonon scattering time of 8 fs and show that the power loss of electrons due to optical phonon emission agrees with the theoretical prediction. The drift velocity-field curves at high electric fields indicate that the drift velocity saturates at approximately 3×10 6 cm/s for the two-dimensional structure and 4×10 6 cm/s for the bulk material at 77 K. These values are much lower than those predicted by the existing theories. A critical analysis of the observations is given with a model taking into account of the non-drifting non-equilibrium phonon production.
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Kristin Persson
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Mishra, Rohan; Kim, Young -Min; He, Qian; ...
2016-07-18
Here, the surfaces of transition-metal oxides with the perovskite structure are fertile grounds for the discovery of novel electronic and magnetic phenomena. In this article, we combine scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) with density functional theory (DFT) calculations to obtain the electronic and magnetic properties of the (001) surface of a (LaFeO 3) 8/(SrFeO 3) 1 superlattice film capped with four layers of LaFeO 3. Simultaneously acquired STEM images and electron-energy-loss spectra reveal the surface structure and a reduction in the oxidation state of iron from Fe 3+ in the bulk to Fe 2+ at the surface, extending over severalmore » atomic layers, which signals the presence of oxygen vacancies. The DFT calculations confirm the reduction in terms of oxygen vacancies and further demonstrate the stabilization of an exotic phase in which the surface layer is half metallic and ferromagnetic, while the bulk remains antiferromagnetic and insulating. Based on the calculations, we predict that the surface magnetism and conductivity can be controlled by tuning the partial pressure of oxygen.« less
The journey from forensic to predictive materials science using density functional theory
Schultz, Peter A.
2017-09-12
Approximate methods for electronic structure, implemented in sophisticated computer codes and married to ever-more powerful computing platforms, have become invaluable in chemistry and materials science. The maturing and consolidation of quantum chemistry codes since the 1980s, based upon explicitly correlated electronic wave functions, has made them a staple of modern molecular chemistry. Here, the impact of first principles electronic structure in physics and materials science had lagged owing to the extra formal and computational demands of bulk calculations.
The journey from forensic to predictive materials science using density functional theory
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Schultz, Peter A.
Approximate methods for electronic structure, implemented in sophisticated computer codes and married to ever-more powerful computing platforms, have become invaluable in chemistry and materials science. The maturing and consolidation of quantum chemistry codes since the 1980s, based upon explicitly correlated electronic wave functions, has made them a staple of modern molecular chemistry. Here, the impact of first principles electronic structure in physics and materials science had lagged owing to the extra formal and computational demands of bulk calculations.
Thermodynamic Control of Two-Dimensional Molecular Ionic Nanostructures on Metal Surfaces
Jeon, Seokmin; Doak, Peter W.; Sumpter, Bobby G.; ...
2016-07-26
Bulk molecular ionic solids exhibit fascinating electronic properties, including electron correlations, phase transitions and superconducting ground states. In contrast, few of these phenomena have so far been observed in low-dimensional molecular structures, including thin films, nanoparticles and molecular blends, not in the least because most of such structures have so far been composed of nearly closed-shell molecules. It is therefore desirable to develop low-dimensional molecular structures of ionic molecules toward fundamental studies and potential applications. Here we present detailed analysis of monolayer-thick structures of the canonical TTF-TCNQ (tetrathiafulvalene 7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane) system grown on low-index gold and silver surfaces. The most distinctivemore » property of the epitaxial growth is the wide abundance of stable TTF/TCNQ ratios, in sharp contrast to the predominance of 1:1 ratio in the bulk. We propose the existence of the surface phase-diagram that controls the structures of TTF-TCNQ on the surfaces, and demonstrate phase-transitions that occur upon progressively increasing the density of TCNQ while keeping the surface coverage of TTF fixed. Based on direct observations, we propose the binding motif behind the stable phases and infer the dominant interactions that enable the existence of the rich spectrum of surface structures. Finally, we also show that the surface phase diagram will control the epitaxy beyond monolayer coverage. Multiplicity of stable surface structures, the corollary rich phase diagram and the corresponding phase-transitions present an interesting opportunity for low-dimensional molecular systems, particularly if some of the electronic properties of the bulk can be preserved or modified in the surface phases.« less
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Winter, Shoshana; Zenou, Michael; Kotler, Zvi
2016-04-01
We present a study of the morphology and electrical properties of copper structures which are printed by laser induced forward transfer from bulk copper. The percentage of voids and the oxidation levels are too low to account for the high resistivities (~4 to 14 times the resistivity of bulk monocrystalline copper) of these structures. Transmission electron microscope (TEM) images of slices cut from the printed areas using a focused ion beam (FIB) show nano-sized crystal structures with grain sizes that are smaller than the electron free path length. Scattering from such grain boundaries causes a significant increase in the resistivity and can explain the measured resistivities of the structures. The TEM images also show a nano-amorphous layer (~5 nm) at the droplet boundaries which also contributes to the overall resistivity. Such morphological characteristics are best explained by the ultrafast cooling rate of the molten copper droplets during printing.
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Boltynjuk, E. V., E-mail: boltynjuk@gmail.com; Ubyivovk, E. V.; Kshumanev, A. M.
2016-06-17
The structural properties of a Zr{sub 62}Cu{sub 22}Al{sub 10}Fe{sub 5}Dy{sub 1} bulk metallic glasses were investigated. Cylindrical rods of the Zr{sub 62}Cu{sub 22}Al{sub 10}Fe{sub 5}Dy{sub 1} BMG were subjected to high pressure torsion at temperatures of 20°C and 150°C. X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy were used to determine peculiarities of the modified structure. Analysis of fracture surfaces, nanohardness measurements were conducted to investigate the influence of structural changes on mechanical behavior of processed samples.
Bulk anisotropic excitons in type-II semiconductors built with 1D and 2D low-dimensional structures
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Coyotecatl, H. A.; Del Castillo-Mussot, M.; Reyes, J. A.; Vazquez, G. J.; Montemayor-Aldrete, J. A.; Reyes-Esqueda, J. A.; Cocoletzi, G. H.
2005-08-01
We used a simple variational approach to account for the difference in the electron and hole effective masses in Wannier-Mott excitons in type-II semiconducting heterostructures in which the electron is constrained in an one-dimensional quantum wire (1DQW) and the hole is in a two-dimensional quantum layer (2DQL) perpendicular to the wire or viceversa. The resulting Schrodinger equation is similar to that of a 3D bulk exciton because the number of free (nonconfined) variables is three; two coming from the 2DQL and one from the 1DQW. In this system the effective electron-hole interaction depends on the confinement potentials.
Structural and Optical Characteristics of Metamorphic Bulk InAsSb
2014-01-01
0.815 0.820 0.825 InAsSb 5 /a ⊥ ( Å ) 3√2/a|| (Å) 0.25 0.40 0.75 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.2 hkl = 335 GaSb Structural and Optical Characteristics of Metamorphic...Conduction- and Valence- Band Energies in Bulk InAs1−xSbx and Type II InAs1−xSbx/InAs Strained-Layer Superlattices”, J. of Electron. Mater., 42, 918...0188 3. DATES COVERED (From - To) - UU UU UU UU Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. Structural and Optical Characteristics of
Structural and transport properties of double perovskite Dy{sub 2}NiMnO{sub 6}
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Chanda, Sadhan, E-mail: sadhan.physics@gmail.com; Saha, Sujoy; Dutta, Alo
2015-02-15
Highlights: • Sol–gel citrate method is used to prepare the double perovskite Dy{sub 2}NiMnO{sub 6}. • Structure and dielectric relaxation of the sample are studied for nano and bulk phases. • The relaxation mechanism of the sample is modeled by Cole–Cole equation. • With increasing sintering temperature conductivity increases. • Electronic structures and magnetic properties have been studied by DFT calculations. - Abstract: The double perovskite oxide Dy{sub 2}NiMnO{sub 6} (DNMO) is synthesized in nano and bulk phase by the sol–gel citrate method. The Rietveld refinement of X-ray diffraction pattern of the sample at room temperature shows the monoclinic P2{submore » 1}/n phase. Dielectric relaxation of the sample is investigated in the impedance and electric modulus formalisms in the frequency range from 50 Hz to 1 MHz and in the temperature range from 253 to 415 K. The Cole–Cole model is used to explain the relaxation mechanism in DNMO. The frequency-dependent maxima in the imaginary part of impedance are found to obey an Arrhenius law with activation energy of 0.346 and 0.344 eV for nano and bulk DNMO, respectively. A significant increase in conductivity of bulk DNMO has been observed than that of the nanoceramic. Electronic structures and magnetic properties of DNMO have been studied by performing first principles calculation based on density functional theory.« less
Structural, electronic and elastic properties of heavy fermion YbRh2 Laves phase compound
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Pawar, Harsha; Shugani, Mani; Aynyas, Mahendra; Sanyal, Sankar P.
2018-05-01
The structural, electronic and elastic properties of YbRh2 Laves phase intermetallic compound which crystallize in cubic (MgCu2-type) structure have been investigated using ab-initio full potential linearized augmented plane wave (FP- LAPW) method with LDA and LDA+U approximation. The calculated ground state properties such as lattice parameter (a0), bulk modulus (B) and its pressure derivative (B') are in good agreement with available experimental and theoretical data. The electronic properties are analyzed from band structures and density of states. Elastic constants are predicted first time for this compound which obeys the stability criteria for cubic system.
Structural and electronic properties of GaAs and GaP semiconductors
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Rani, Anita; Kumar, Ranjan
2015-05-15
The Structural and Electronic properties of Zinc Blende phase of GaAs and GaP compounds are studied using self consistent SIESTA-code, pseudopotentials and Density Functional Theory (DFT) in Local Density Approximation (LDA). The Lattice Constant, Equillibrium Volume, Cohesive Energy per pair, Compressibility and Band Gap are calculated. The band gaps calcultated with DFT using LDA is smaller than the experimental values. The P-V data fitted to third order Birch Murnaghan equation of state provide the Bulk Modulus and its pressure derivatives. Our Structural and Electronic properties estimations are in agreement with available experimental and theoretical data.
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Jain, Ekta, E-mail: jainekta05@gmail.com; Pagare, Gitanjali, E-mail: gita-pagare@yahoo.co.in; Sanyal, S. P., E-mail: sps.physicsbu@gmail.com
2016-05-06
The structural, electronic, elastic, mechanical and thermal properties of AlFe intermetallic compound in B{sub 2}-type (CsCl) structure have been investigated using first-principles calculations. The exchange-correlation term was treated within generalized gradient approximation. Ground state properties i.e. lattice constants (a{sub 0}), bulk modulus (B) and first-order pressure derivative of bulk modulus (B’) are presented. The density of states are derived which show the metallic character of present compound. Our results for C{sub 11}, C{sub 12} and C{sub 44} agree well with previous theoretical data. Using Pugh’s criteria (B/G{sub H} < 1.75), brittle character of AlFe is satisfied. In addition shear modulusmore » (G{sub H}), Young’s modulus (E), sound wave velocities and Debye temperature (θ{sub D}) have also been estimated.« less
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Polin, Daniel; Ziegler, Joshua; Malozovsky, Yuriy; Bagayoko, Diola
We present the findings of ab-initio calculations of electronic, transport, and structural properties of cubic sodium oxide (Na2O). These results were obtained using density functional theory (DFT), specifically a local density approximation (LDA) potential, and the linear combination of Gaussian orbitals (LCGO). Our implementation of LCGO followed the Bagayoko, Zhao, and Williams method as enhanced by the work of Ekuma and Franklin (BZW-EF). We describe the electronic band structure of Na2O with a direct band gap of 2.22 eV. Our results include predicted values for the electronic band structure and associated energy eigenvalues, the total and partial density of states (DOS and pDOS), the equilibrium lattice constant of Na2O, and the bulk modulus. We have also calculated the electron and holes effective masses in the Γ to L, Γ to X, and Γ to K directions. Acknowledgments: This work was funded in part by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Louisiana Board of Regents, through LASiGMA [Award Nos. EPS- 1003897, NSF (2010-15)-RII-SUBR] and NSF HRD-1002541, the US Department of Energy - National, Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) (Award No. DE- NA0002630), LaSPACE, and LONI-SUBR.
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Jeon, Seokmin; Maksymovych, Petro
In contrast to the vast effort on bulk crystal phases of the prototypical organic charge-transfer complex, TTF-TCNQ, study of low-dimensional phases has been limited to monolayer phases on substrates. In this state, however, none of the physics of the bulk phase is observed owing to the overwhelming effect of the substrate. We investigate the molecular structure and electronic properties of a few layers of TTF-TCNQ grown on Au(111) and Ag(111) using STM/STS at 4.3 K. By decoupling the molecular electronic state from the metal surface, we have made the first observation of the effect of confinement on the electronic properties of TTF-TCNQ. STS reveals a plethora of sharp features due to molecular orbitals, each influenced by charge-transfer between the molecules. We hypothesize the existence of a Mott-insulator state in 3-layer islands, with a Coulomb gap of ~1 eV. In contrast, the corresponding bulk phase is a Peierls insulator with a gap of ~20 meV. The root cause of the nanoscale phase is traced to simultaneous electron confinement and structural frustration, which dramatically modify the energy balance of self-ionization allowing for integer charge transfer. These studies open broad opportunities to explore correlated electron physics in molecular systems. This research was conducted at the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences, which is a DOE Office of Science User Facility.
Matizamhuka, Wallace R; Sigalas, Iakovos; Herrmann, Mathias; Dubronvinsky, Leonid; Dubrovinskaia, Natalia; Miyajima, Nobuyoshi; Mera, Gabriela; Riedel, Ralf
2011-11-29
Bulk B-C-N materials were synthesized under static high thermobaric conditions (20 GPa and 2,000 °C) in a multianvil apparatus from a polymer derived t-BC 1.97 N ceramic. The bulk samples were characterised using X-ray synchrotron radiation and analytical transmission electron microscopy in combination with electron energy loss spectroscopy. Polycrystalline B-C-N materials with a cubic type structure were formed under the applied reaction conditions, but the formation of a ternary cubic diamond-like c-BC₂N compound, could not be unambiguously confirmed.
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Roth, Friedrich; Herzig, Melanie; Knupfer, Martin
2015-11-14
The electronic properties of co-evaporated mixtures (blends) of manganese phthalocyanine and the fullerene C{sub 60} (MnPc:C{sub 60}) have been studied as a function of the concentration of the two constituents using two supplementary electron spectroscopic methods, photoemission spectroscopy (PES) and electron energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS) in transmission. Our PES measurements provide a detailed picture of the electronic structure measured with different excitation energies as well as different mixing ratios between MnPc and C{sub 60}. Besides a relative energy shift, the occupied electronic states of the two materials remain essentially unchanged. The observed energy level alignment is different compared to that ofmore » the related CuPc:C{sub 60} bulk heterojunction. Moreover, the results from our EELS investigations show that, despite the rather small interface interaction, the MnPc related electronic excitation spectrum changes significantly by admixing C{sub 60} to MnPc thin films.« less
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Núñez, Sara; López, José M.; Aguado, Andrés
2012-09-01
We report the putative Global Minimum (GM) structures and electronic properties of GaN+, GaN and GaN- clusters with N = 13-37 atoms, obtained from first-principles density functional theory structural optimizations. The calculations include spin polarization and employ an exchange-correlation functional which accounts for van der Waals dispersion interactions (vdW-DFT). We find a wide diversity of structural motifs within the located GM, including decahedral, polyicosahedral, polytetrahedral and layered structures. The GM structures are also extremely sensitive to the number of electrons in the cluster, so that the structures of neutral and charged clusters differ for most sizes. The main magic numbers (clusters with an enhanced stability) are identified and interpreted in terms of electronic and geometric shell closings. The theoretical results are consistent with experimental abundance mass spectra of GaN+ and with photoelectron spectra of GaN-. The size dependence of the latent heats of melting, the shape of the heat capacity peaks, and the temperature dependence of the collision cross-sections, all measured for GaN+ clusters, are properly interpreted in terms of the calculated cohesive energies, spectra of configurational excitations, and cluster shapes, respectively. The transition from ``non-melter'' to ``magic-melter'' behaviour, experimentally observed between Ga30+ and Ga31+, is traced back to a strong geometry change. Finally, the higher-than-bulk melting temperatures of gallium clusters are correlated with a more typically metallic behaviour of the clusters as compared to the bulk, contrary to previous theoretical claims.We report the putative Global Minimum (GM) structures and electronic properties of GaN+, GaN and GaN- clusters with N = 13-37 atoms, obtained from first-principles density functional theory structural optimizations. The calculations include spin polarization and employ an exchange-correlation functional which accounts for van der Waals dispersion interactions (vdW-DFT). We find a wide diversity of structural motifs within the located GM, including decahedral, polyicosahedral, polytetrahedral and layered structures. The GM structures are also extremely sensitive to the number of electrons in the cluster, so that the structures of neutral and charged clusters differ for most sizes. The main magic numbers (clusters with an enhanced stability) are identified and interpreted in terms of electronic and geometric shell closings. The theoretical results are consistent with experimental abundance mass spectra of GaN+ and with photoelectron spectra of GaN-. The size dependence of the latent heats of melting, the shape of the heat capacity peaks, and the temperature dependence of the collision cross-sections, all measured for GaN+ clusters, are properly interpreted in terms of the calculated cohesive energies, spectra of configurational excitations, and cluster shapes, respectively. The transition from ``non-melter'' to ``magic-melter'' behaviour, experimentally observed between Ga30+ and Ga31+, is traced back to a strong geometry change. Finally, the higher-than-bulk melting temperatures of gallium clusters are correlated with a more typically metallic behaviour of the clusters as compared to the bulk, contrary to previous theoretical claims. Electronic supplementary information (ESI) available: Atomic coordinates (in xyz format and Å units) and point group symmetries for the global minimum structures reported in this paper. See DOI: 10.1039/c2nr31222k
Strain-induced Weyl and Dirac states and direct-indirect gap transitions in group-V materials
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Moynihan, Glenn; Sanvito, Stefano; O'Regan, David D.
2017-12-01
We perform comprehensive density-functional theory calculations on strained two-dimensional phosphorus (P), arsenic (As) and antimony (Sb) in the monolayer, bilayer, and bulk α-phase, from which we compute the key mechanical and electronic properties of these materials. Specifically, we compute their electronic band structures, band gaps, and charge-carrier effective masses, and identify the qualitative electronic and structural transitions that may occur. Moreover, we compute the elastic properties such as the Young’s modulus Y; shear modulus G; bulk modulus B ; and Poisson ratio ν and present their isotropic averages of as well as their dependence on the in-plane orientation, for which the relevant expressions are derived. We predict strain-induced Dirac states in the monolayers of As and Sb and the bilayers of P, As, and Sb, as well as the possible existence of Weyl states in the bulk phases of P and As. These phases are predicted to support charge velocities up to 106 m {{\\text{s}}-1} and, in some highly anisotropic cases, permit one-dimensional ballistic conductivity in the puckered direction. We also predict numerous band gap transitions for moderate in-plane stresses. Our results contribute to the mounting evidence for the utility of these materials, made possible by their broad range in tuneable properties, and facilitate the directed exploration of their potential application in next-generation electronics.
Optical and structural properties of cobalt-permalloy slanted columnar heterostructure thin films
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Sekora, Derek; Briley, Chad; Schubert, Mathias; Schubert, Eva
2017-11-01
Optical and structural properties of sequential Co-column-NiFe-column slanted columnar heterostructure thin films with an Al2O3 passivation coating are reported. Electron-beam evaporated glancing angle deposition is utilized to deposit the sequential multiple-material slanted columnar heterostructure thin films. Mueller matrix generalized spectroscopic ellipsometry data is analyzed with a best-match model approach employing the anisotropic Bruggeman effective medium approximation formalism to determine bulk-like and anisotropic optical and structural properties of the individual Co and NiFe slanted columnar material sub-layers. Scanning electron microscopy is applied to image the Co-NiFe sequential growth properties and to verify the results of the ellipsometric analysis. Comparisons to single-material slanted columnar thin films and optically bulk solid thin films are presented and discussed. We find that the optical and structural properties of each material sub-layer of the sequential slanted columnar heterostructure film are distinct from each other and resemble those of their respective single-material counterparts.
Visualizing weakly bound surface Fermi arcs and their correspondence to bulk Weyl fermions
Batabyal, Rajib; Morali, Noam; Avraham, Nurit; Sun, Yan; Schmidt, Marcus; Felser, Claudia; Stern, Ady; Yan, Binghai; Beidenkopf, Haim
2016-01-01
Fermi arcs are the surface manifestation of the topological nature of Weyl semimetals, enforced by the bulk-boundary correspondence with the bulk Weyl nodes. The surface of tantalum arsenide, similar to that of other members of the Weyl semimetal class, hosts nontopological bands that obscure the exploration of this correspondence. We use the spatial structure of the Fermi arc wave function, probed by scanning tunneling microscopy, as a spectroscopic tool to distinguish and characterize the surface Fermi arc bands. We find that, as opposed to nontopological states, the Fermi arc wave function is weakly affected by the surface potential: it spreads rather uniformly within the unit cell and penetrates deeper into the bulk. Fermi arcs reside predominantly on tantalum sites, from which the topological bulk bands are derived. Furthermore, we identify a correspondence between the Fermi arc dispersion and the energy and momentum of the bulk Weyl nodes that classify this material as topological. We obtain these results by introducing an analysis based on the role the Bloch wave function has in shaping quantum electronic interference patterns. It thus carries broader applicability to the study of other electronic systems and other physical processes. PMID:27551687
First Principles Studies of Electronic and Optical Excitations in Noble Metal and Titania Clusters
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Baishya, Kopinjol
Clusters are metastable structures that form a bridge between the atomic and the bulk phase. Due to their small size, quantum confinement effects are very important in clusters. They also have large surface to volume ratio, and as such, surface effects are also important. Due to these effects the properties of clusters are quite different from those of the bulk. When the size of a cluster is increased, its properties change from atomic to bulk values usually in nontrivial ways, often displaying interesting effects. By studying the evolution of cluster properties as a function of size one can try to understand the evolution and origin of bulk properties. This thesis concentrates on two main topics, noble-metal clusters of Ag and Cu, and TiO2 nanocrystals. I present my study of the optical properties of these systems calculated using first principles methods. Noble metal clusters have intriguing physical and chemical properties due to their electronic structure that contains a fully filled and localized d orbital energetically and spatially very close to the half filled s orbital. In Chapters 3 and 4 of this thesis, I present a detailed study of the role of d electrons on the optical properties of Ag and Cu clusters. I also show that the optical spectra of these clusters can be explained remarkably well by the classical Mie-Gans theory which uses the bulk dielectric constant of the material to predict their optical absorption spectra. The fact that the concept of the bulk dielectric constant survives up to the sub-nanometer size range is one of the main findings of this thesis. TiO2 is arguably the most studied single-crystalline material in the field of surface science of metal oxides. In chapter 5 of this thesis I present results and analyses on the electronic and optical excitations in rutile TiO2 nanocrystals. The motivation for this study stems from the following observation: In modeling optical prooperties of DSSC configurations with various organic molecules, a typical approach has been to use a finite, appropriately passivated TiO2 nanocrystal in order to limit the computational demand. In real systems on the other hand, the size of nanocrystalline TiO2 is of the order of several hundreds of nanometers, and hence, they can be considered to be essentially bulk-like. The question is then, whether finite TiO2 nanoparticles can accurately model the optical properties of bulk TiO2. I show in my thesis that the optical absorption absorption spectra of such TiO2 nanocrystals do not have the particular features seen in the imaginary part of the bulk dielectric function of TiO 2 associated with the van Hove singularities in the electronic density of states. Instead, the absorption spectra of bulk-terminated TiO2 nanocrystals can be reproduced quite well by the Mie-Gans theory.
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Ray, Manisha; Kafader, Jared O.; Topolski, Josey E.
The electronic structures of several small Ce–Pt oxide complexes were explored using a combination of anion photoelectron (PE) spectroscopy and density functional theory calculations. Pt and Pt{sub 2} both accept electron density from CeO diatomic molecules, in which the cerium atom is in a lower-than-bulk oxidation state (+2 versus bulk +4). Neutral [CeO]Pt and [CeO]Pt{sub 2} complexes are therefore ionic, with electronic structures described qualitatively as [CeO{sup +2}]Pt{sup −2} and [CeO{sup +}]Pt{sub 2}{sup −}, respectively. The associated anions are described qualitatively as [CeO{sup +}]Pt{sup −2} and [CeO{sup +}]Pt{sub 2}{sup −2}, respectively. In both neutrals and anions, the most stable molecularmore » structures determined by calculations feature a distinct CeO moiety, with the positively charged Ce center pointing toward the electron rich Pt or Pt{sub 2} moiety. Spectral simulations based on calculated spectroscopic parameters are in fair agreement with the spectra, validating the computationally determined structures. In contrast, when Pt is coupled with CeO{sub 2}, which has no Ce-localized electrons that can readily be donated to Pt, the anion is described as [CeO{sub 2}]Pt{sup −}. The molecular structure predicted computationally suggests that it is governed by charge-dipole interactions. The neutral [CeO{sub 2}]Pt complex lacks charge-dipole stabilizing interactions, and is predicted to be structurally very different from the anion, featuring a single Pt–O–Ce bridge bond. The PE spectra of several of the complexes exhibit evidence of photodissociation with Pt{sup −} daughter ion formation. The electronic structures of these complexes are related to local interactions in Pt-ceria catalyst-support systems.« less
Theoretical study on the electronic and optical properties of bulk and surface (001) InxGa1-xAs
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Liu, XueFei; Ding, Zhao; Luo, ZiJiang; Zhou, Xun; Wei, JieMin; Wang, Yi; Guo, Xiang; Lang, QiZhi
2018-05-01
The optical properties of surface and bulk InxGa1-xAs materials are compared systematically first time in this paper. The band structures, density of states and optical properties including dielectric function, reflectivity, absorption coefficient, loss function and refractive index of bulk and surface InxGa1-xAs materials are investigated by first-principles based on plane-wave pseudo-potentials method within the LDA approximation. The results agree well with the available theoretical and experimental studies and indicate that the electronic and optical properties of bulk and surface InxGa1-xAs materials are much different, and the results show that the considered optical properties of the both materials vary with increasing indium composition in an opposite way. The calculations show that the optical properties of surface In0.75Ga0.25As material are unexpected to be far from the other two indium compositions of surface InxGa1-xAs materials while the optical properties of bulk InxGa1-xAs materials vary with increasing indium composition in an expected regular way.
Electronic, Mechanical, and Dielectric Properties of Two-Dimensional Atomic Layers of Noble Metals
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Kapoor, Pooja; Kumar, Jagdish; Kumar, Arun; Kumar, Ashok; Ahluwalia, P. K.
2017-01-01
We present density functional theory-based electronic, mechanical, and dielectric properties of monolayers and bilayers of noble metals (Au, Ag, Cu, and Pt) taken with graphene-like hexagonal structure. The Au, Ag, and Pt bilayers stabilize in AA-stacked configuration, while the Cu bilayer favors the AB stacking pattern. The quantum ballistic conductance of the noble-metal mono- and bilayers is remarkably increased compared with their bulk counterparts. Among the studied systems, the tensile strength is found to be highest for the Pt monolayer and bilayer. The noble metals in mono- and bilayer form show distinctly different electron energy loss spectra and reflectance spectra due to the quantum confinement effect on going from bulk to the monolayer limit. Such tunability of the electronic and dielectric properties of noble metals by reducing the degrees of freedom of electrons offers promise for their use in nanoelectronics and optoelectronics applications.
First-Principles Materials Design of High-Performing Bulk Photovoltaics with the Li Nb O 3 Structure
Young, Steve M.; Zheng, Fan; Rappe, Andrew M.
2015-11-18
Here, the bulk photovoltaic effect is a long-known but poorly understood phenomenon. Recently, however, the multiferroic bismuth ferrite has been observed to produce strong photovoltaic response to visible light, suggesting that the effect has been underexploited as well. Here we present three polar oxides in the LiNbOmore » $$_3$$ structure that we predict to have band gaps in the 1-2 eV range and very high bulk photovoltaic response: PbNiO$$_3$$, Mg$$_{1/2}$$Zn$$_{1/2}$$PbO$$_3$$, and LiBiO$$_3$$. All three have band gaps determined by cations with $$d^{10}s^0$$ electronic configurations, leading to conduction bands composed of cation $s$-orbitals and O $p$-orbitals. This both dramatically lowers the band gap and increases the bulk photovoltaic response by as much as an order of magnitude over previous materials, demonstrating the potential for high-performing bulk photovoltaics.« less
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Li, X. D.; Li, K.; Wei, C. H.; Han, W. D.; Zhou, N. G.
2018-06-01
The structural, electronic, elastic, and thermodynamic properties of CaSi, Ca2Si, and CaSi2 are systematically investigated by using first-principles calculations method based on density functional theory (DFT). The calculated formation enthalpies and cohesive energies show that CaSi2 possesses the greatest structural stability and CaSi has the strongest alloying ability. The structural stability of the three phases is compared according to electronic structures. Further analysis on electronic structures indicates that the bonding of these phases exhibits the combinations of metallic, covalent, and ionic bonds. The elastic constants are calculated, and the bulk modulus, shear modulus, Young's modulus, Poisson's ratio, and anisotropy factor of polycrystalline materials are deduced. Additionally, the thermodynamic properties were theoretically predicted and discussed.
Ultrafast dynamics of an unoccupied surface resonance state in B i2T e2Se
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Munisa, Nurmamat; Krasovskii, E. E.; Ishida, Y.; Sumida, K.; Chen, Jiahua; Yoshikawa, T.; Chulkov, E. V.; Kokh, K. A.; Tereshchenko, O. E.; Shin, S.; Kimura, Akio
2018-03-01
Electronic structure and electron dynamics in the ternary topological insulator B i2T e2Se are studied with time- and angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy using optical pumping. An unoccupied surface resonance split off from the bulk conduction band previously indirectly observed in scanning tunneling measurements is spectroscopically identified. Furthermore, an unoccupied topological surface state (TSS) is found, which is serendipitously located at about 1.5 eV above the occupied TSS, thereby facilitating direct optical transitions between the two surface states at ℏ ω =1.5 eV in an n -type topological insulator. An appreciable nonequilibrium population of the bottom of the bulk conduction band is observed for longer than 15 ps after the pump pulse. This leads to a long recovery time of the lower TSS, which is constantly populated by the electrons coming from the bulk conduction band. Our results demonstrate B i2T e2Se to be an ideal platform for designing future optoelectronic devices based on topological insulators.
Crimp, Martin A
2006-05-01
The imaging and characterization of dislocations is commonly carried out by thin foil transmission electron microscopy (TEM) using diffraction contrast imaging. However, the thin foil approach is limited by difficult sample preparation, thin foil artifacts, relatively small viewable areas, and constraints on carrying out in situ studies. Electron channeling imaging of electron channeling contrast imaging (ECCI) offers an alternative approach for imaging crystalline defects, including dislocations. Because ECCI is carried out with field emission gun scanning electron microscope (FEG-SEM) using bulk specimens, many of the limitations of TEM thin foil analysis are overcome. This paper outlines the development of electron channeling patterns and channeling imaging to the current state of the art. The experimental parameters and set up necessary to carry out routine channeling imaging are reviewed. A number of examples that illustrate some of the advantages of ECCI over thin foil TEM are presented along with a discussion of some of the limitations on carrying out channeling contrast analysis of defect structures. Copyright (c) 2006 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Solute segregation and deviation from bulk thermodynamics at nanoscale crystalline defects.
Titus, Michael S; Rhein, Robert K; Wells, Peter B; Dodge, Philip C; Viswanathan, Gopal Babu; Mills, Michael J; Van der Ven, Anton; Pollock, Tresa M
2016-12-01
It has long been known that solute segregation at crystalline defects can have profound effects on material properties. Nevertheless, quantifying the extent of solute segregation at nanoscale defects has proven challenging due to experimental limitations. A combined experimental and first-principles approach has been used to study solute segregation at extended intermetallic phases ranging from 4 to 35 atomic layers in thickness. Chemical mapping by both atom probe tomography and high-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy demonstrates a markedly different composition for the 4-atomic-layer-thick phase, where segregation has occurred, compared to the approximately 35-atomic-layer-thick bulk phase of the same crystal structure. First-principles predictions of bulk free energies in conjunction with direct atomistic simulations of the intermetallic structure and chemistry demonstrate the breakdown of bulk thermodynamics at nanometer dimensions and highlight the importance of symmetry breaking due to the proximity of interfaces in determining equilibrium properties.
Solute segregation and deviation from bulk thermodynamics at nanoscale crystalline defects
Titus, Michael S.; Rhein, Robert K.; Wells, Peter B.; Dodge, Philip C.; Viswanathan, Gopal Babu; Mills, Michael J.; Van der Ven, Anton; Pollock, Tresa M.
2016-01-01
It has long been known that solute segregation at crystalline defects can have profound effects on material properties. Nevertheless, quantifying the extent of solute segregation at nanoscale defects has proven challenging due to experimental limitations. A combined experimental and first-principles approach has been used to study solute segregation at extended intermetallic phases ranging from 4 to 35 atomic layers in thickness. Chemical mapping by both atom probe tomography and high-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy demonstrates a markedly different composition for the 4–atomic-layer–thick phase, where segregation has occurred, compared to the approximately 35–atomic-layer–thick bulk phase of the same crystal structure. First-principles predictions of bulk free energies in conjunction with direct atomistic simulations of the intermetallic structure and chemistry demonstrate the breakdown of bulk thermodynamics at nanometer dimensions and highlight the importance of symmetry breaking due to the proximity of interfaces in determining equilibrium properties. PMID:28028543
Ultrafast surface carrier dynamics in the topological insulator Bi₂Te₃.
Hajlaoui, M; Papalazarou, E; Mauchain, J; Lantz, G; Moisan, N; Boschetto, D; Jiang, Z; Miotkowski, I; Chen, Y P; Taleb-Ibrahimi, A; Perfetti, L; Marsi, M
2012-07-11
We discuss the ultrafast evolution of the surface electronic structure of the topological insulator Bi(2)Te(3) following a femtosecond laser excitation. Using time and angle-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy, we provide a direct real-time visualization of the transient carrier population of both the surface states and the bulk conduction band. We find that the thermalization of the surface states is initially determined by interband scattering from the bulk conduction band, lasting for about 0.5 ps; subsequently, few picoseconds are necessary for the Dirac cone nonequilibrium electrons to recover a Fermi-Dirac distribution, while their relaxation extends over more than 10 ps. The surface sensitivity of our measurements makes it possible to estimate the range of the bulk-surface interband scattering channel, indicating that the process is effective over a distance of 5 nm or less. This establishes a correlation between the nanoscale thickness of the bulk charge reservoir and the evolution of the ultrafast carrier dynamics in the surface Dirac cone.
First-principles study of structural and electronic properties of Be0.25Zn0.75S mixed compound
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Paliwal, U.; Joshi, K. B.
2018-05-01
In this work the first-principles study of structural and electronic properties of Be0.25Zn0.75S mixed compound is presented. The calculations are performed applying the QUANTUM ESPRESSO code utilizing the Perdew, Becke, Ernzerhof generalized gradient approximation in the framework of density functional theory. Adopting standard optimization strategy, the ground state equilibrium lattice constant and bulk modulus are calculated. After settling the structure the electronic band structure, bandgap and static dielectric constant are evaluated. In absence of any experimental work on this system our findings are compared with the available theoretical calculations which are found to follow well anticipated general trends.
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Pawar, H.; Shugani, M.; Aynyas, M.; Sanyal, S. P.
2018-02-01
The structural, electronic and elastic properties of YbTM2 (TM = Ir and Pt) Laves phase intermetallic compounds which crystallize in cubic (MgCu2-type) structure, have been investigated using ab-initio full potential linearized augmented plane wave (FP-LAPW) method with LDA and LDA+U approximation. The calculated ground state properties such as lattice parameter (a0), bulk modulus (B) and its pressure derivative (B‧) are in good agreement with available experimental and theoretical data. The electronic properties are analyzed from band structures and density of states. Elastic constants are predicted first time for these compounds which obey the stability criteria for cubic system.
Spin-dependent dwell times of electron tunneling through double- and triple-barrier structures
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Erić, Marko; Radovanović, Jelena; Milanović, Vitomir; Ikonić, Zoran; Indjin, Dragan
2008-04-01
We have analyzed the influence of Dresselhaus and Rashba spin-orbit couplings (caused by the bulk inversion asymmetry and the structural asymmetry, respectively) on electron tunneling through a double- and triple-barrier structures, with and without an externally applied electric field. The results indicate that the degree of structural asymmetry and external electric field can greatly affect the dwell times of electrons with opposite spin orientation. This opens up the possibilities of obtaining efficient spin separation in the time domain. The material system of choice is AlxGa1-xSb, and the presented model takes into account the position dependence of material parameters, as well as the effects of band nonparabolicity.
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Ueda, Shigenori; Hamada, Ikutaro
2017-12-01
The X-ray polarization dependent valence band HAXPES spectra of 3d transition metals (TMs) of Ti-Zn were measured to investigate the orbital resolved electronic structures by utilizing that the fact the photoionization cross-section of the atomic orbitals strongly depends on the experimental geometry. We have calculated the HAXPES spectra, which correspond to the cross-section weighted densities of states (CSW-DOSs), where the DOSs were obtained by the density functional theory calculations, and we have determined the relative photoionization cross-sections of the 4s and 4p orbitals to the 3d orbital in the 3d TMs. The experimentally obtained bulk-sensitive 3d and 4s DOSs were good agreement with the calculated DOSs in Ti, V, Cr, and Cu. In contrast, the deviations between the experimental and calculated 3d DOSs for Mn, Fe, Co, Ni were found, suggesting that the electron correlation plays an important role in the electronic structures for these materials.
Turner, Johnathan; Gadisa, Abay
2016-12-07
Charge transport is a central issue in all types of organic electronic devices. In organic films, charge transport is crucially limited by film microstructure and the nature of the substrate/organic interface interactions. In this report, we discuss the influence of active layer thickness on space-charge limited hole transport in pristine polymer and polymer/fullerene bulk heterojunction thin films (∼15-300 nm) in a diode structure. According to the results, the out-of-plane hole mobility in pristine polymers is sensitive to the degree of polymer chain aggregation. Blending the polymers with a fullerene molecule does not change the trend of hole mobility if the polymer tends to make an amorphous structure. However, employing an aggregating polymer in a bulk heterojunction blend gives rise to a marked difference in charge carrier transport behavior compared to the pristine polymer and this difference is sensitive to active layer thickness. In aggregating polymer films, the thickness-dependent interchain interaction was found to have direct impact on hole mobility. The thickness-dependent mobility trend was found to correspond well with the trend of fill factors of corresponding bulk heterojunction solar cells. This investigation has a vital implication for material design and the development of efficient organic electronic devices, including solar cells and light-emitting diodes.
First-principles studies of electronic, transport and bulk properties of pyrite FeS2
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Banjara, Dipendra; Mbolle, Augustine; Malozovsky, Yuriy; Franklin, Lashounda; Bagayoko, Diola
We present results of ab-initio, self-consistent density functional theory (DFT) calculations of electronic, transport, and bulk properties of pyrite FeS2. We employed a local density approximation (LDA) potential and the linear combination of atomic orbitals (LCAO) formalism, following the Bagayoko, Zhao and Williams (BZW) method, as enhanced by Ekuma and Franklin (BZW-EF). The BZW-EF method requires successive, self consistent calculations with increasing basis sets to reach the ground state of the system under study. We report the band structure, the band gap, total and partial densities of states, effective masses, and the bulk modulus. Work funded in part by the US Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) (Award No.DE-NA0002630), the National Science Foundation (NSF) (Award No, 1503226), LaSPACE, and LONI-SUBR.
Quasiparticle scattering in type-II Weyl semimetal MoTe2
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Lin, Chun-Liang; Arafune, Ryuichi; Minamitani, Emi; Kawai, Maki; Takagi, Noriaki
2018-03-01
The electronic structure of type-II Weyl semimetal molybdenum ditelluride (MoTe2) is studied by using scanning tunneling microscopy and density functional theory calculations. Through measuring energy-dependent quasiparticle interference (QPI) patterns with a cryogenic scanning tunneling microscope, several characteristic features are found in the QPI patterns. Two of them arise from the Weyl semimetal nature; one is the topological Fermi arc surface state and the other can be assigned to be a Weyl point. The remaining structures are derived from the scatterings relevant to the bulk electronic states. The findings lead to further understanding of the topological electronic structure of type-II Weyl semimetal MoTe2.
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Atwa, D. M.; Aboulfotoh, N.; El-magd, A. Abo; Badr, Y.
2013-10-01
Lead sulfide (PbS) nano-structured films have been grown on quartz substrates using PLD technique. The deposited films were characterized by several structural techniques, including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and Selected-area electron diffraction patterns (SAED). The results prove the formation of cubic phase of PbS nanocrystals. Elemental analysis of the deposited films compared to the bulk target was obtained via laser induced fluorescence of the produced plasma particles and the energy dispersive X-ray "EDX" technique. The Hall coefficient measurements indicate an efficient performance of the deposited films as a magnetic sensor.
Quasiparticle scattering in type-II Weyl semimetal MoTe2.
Lin, Chun-Liang; Arafune, Ryuichi; Minamitani, Emi; Kawai, Maki; Takagi, Noriaki
2018-02-15
The electronic structure of type-II Weyl semimetal molybdenum ditelluride (MoTe 2 ) is studied by using scanning tunneling microscopy and density functional theory calculations. Through measuring energy-dependent quasiparticle interference (QPI) patterns with a cryogenic scanning tunneling microscope, several characteristic features are found in the QPI patterns. Two of them arise from the Weyl semimetal nature; one is the topological Fermi arc surface state and the other can be assigned to be a Weyl point. The remaining structures are derived from the scatterings relevant to the bulk electronic states. The findings lead to further understanding of the topological electronic structure of type-II Weyl semimetal MoTe 2 .
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Huang, L. G., E-mail: lingen.huang@hzdr.de; Kluge, T.; Cowan, T. E.
The dynamics of bulk heating and ionization is investigated both in simulations and theory, which determines the crucial plasma parameters such as plasma temperature and density in ultra-short relativistic laser-solid target interactions. During laser-plasma interactions, the solid density plasma absorbs a fraction of laser energy and converts it into kinetic energy of electrons. A portion of the electrons with relativistic kinetic energy goes through the solid density plasma and transfers energy into the bulk electrons, which results in bulk electron heating. The bulk electron heating is finally translated into the processes of bulk collisional ionization inside the solid target. Amore » simple model based on the Ohmic heating mechanism indicates that the local and temporal profile of bulk return current is essential to determine the temporal evolution of bulk electron temperature. A series of particle-in-cell simulations showing the local heating model is robust in the cases of target with a preplasma and without a preplasma. Predicting the bulk electron heating is then benefit for understanding the collisional ionization dynamics inside the solid targets. The connection of the heating and ionization inside the solid target is further studied using Thomas-Fermi model.« less
Espisodic detachment of Martian crustal magnetic fields leading to bulk atmospheric plasma escape
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Brain, D A; Baker, A H; Briggs, J
2009-06-02
We present an analysis of magnetic field and suprathermal electron measurements from the Mars Global Surveyor (MGS) spacecraft that reveals isolated magnetic structures filled with Martian atmospheric plasma located downstream from strong crustal magnetic fields with respect to the flowing solar wind. The structures are characterized by magnetic field enhancements and rotations characteristic of magnetic flux ropes, and characteristic ionospheric electron energy distributions with angular distributions distinct from surrounding regions. These observations indicate that significant amounts of atmosphere are intermittently being carried away from Mars by a bulk removal process: the top portions of crustal field loops are stretched throughmore » interaction with the solar wind and detach via magnetic reconnection. This process occurs frequently and may account for as much as 10% of the total present-day ion escape from Mars.« less
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Mehmood, Faisal; Pachter, Ruth; Murphy, Neil R.; Johnson, Walter E.
2015-11-01
Prediction of the frequency-dependent dielectric function of thin films poses computational challenges, and at the same time experimental characterization by spectroscopic ellipsometry remains difficult to interpret because of changes in stoichiometry and surface morphology, temperature, thickness of the film, or substrate. In this work, we report calculations for titanium nitride (TiN), a promising material for plasmonic applications because of less loss and other practical advantages compared to noble metals. We investigated structural, electronic, and optical properties of stoichiometric bulk TiN, as well as of the TiN(100), TiN(110), and TiN(111) outermost surfaces. Density functional theory (DFT) and many-body GW methods (Green's (G) function-based approximation with screened Coulomb interaction (W)) were used, ranging from G0W0, GW0 to partially self-consistent sc-GW0, as well as the GW-BSE (Bethe-Salpeter equation) and time-dependent DFT (TDDFT) methods for prediction of the optical properties. Structural parameters and the band structure for bulk TiN were shown to be consistent with previous work. Calculated dielectric functions, plasma frequencies, reflectivity, and the electron energy loss spectrum demonstrated consistency with experiment at the GW0-BSE level. Deviations from experimental data are expected due to varying experimental conditions. Comparison of our results to spectroscopic ellipsometry data for realistic nanostructures has shown that although TDDFT may provide a computationally feasible level of theory in evaluation of the dielectric function, application is subject to validation with GW-BSE calculations.
Matizamhuka, Wallace R.; Sigalas, Iakovos; Herrmann, Mathias; Dubronvinsky, Leonid; Dubrovinskaia, Natalia; Miyajima, Nobuyoshi; Mera, Gabriela; Riedel, Ralf
2011-01-01
Bulk B-C-N materials were synthesized under static high thermobaric conditions (20 GPa and 2,000 °C) in a multianvil apparatus from a polymer derived t-BC1.97N ceramic. The bulk samples were characterised using X-ray synchrotron radiation and analytical transmission electron microscopy in combination with electron energy loss spectroscopy. Polycrystalline B-C-N materials with a cubic type structure were formed under the applied reaction conditions, but the formation of a ternary cubic diamond-like c-BC2N compound, could not be unambiguously confirmed. PMID:28824124
The nature of the interlayer interaction in bulk and few-layer phosphorus
Shulenburger, Luke; Baczewski, A. D.; Zhu, Z.; ...
2015-11-02
Sensitive dependence of the electronic structure on the number of layers in few-layer phosphorene raises a question about the true nature of the interlayer interaction in so-called van der Waals (vdW) solids . We performed quantum Monte Carlo calculations and found that the interlayer interaction in bulk black phosphorus and related few-layer phosphorene is associated with a significant charge redistribution that is incompatible with purely dispersive forces and not captured by density functional theory calculations with different vdW corrected functionals. Lastly, these findings confirm the necessity of more sophisticated treatment of nonlocal electron correlation in total energy calculations.
The Nature of the Interlayer Interaction in Bulk and Few-Layer Phosphorus.
Shulenburger, L; Baczewski, A D; Zhu, Z; Guan, J; Tománek, D
2015-12-09
Sensitive dependence of the electronic structure on the number of layers in few-layer phosphorene raises a question about the true nature of the interlayer interaction in so-called "van der Waals (vdW) solids". We performed quantum Monte Carlo calculations and found that the interlayer interaction in bulk black phosphorus and related few-layer phosphorene is associated with a significant charge redistribution that is incompatible with purely dispersive forces and not captured by density functional theory calculations with different vdW corrected functionals. These findings confirm the necessity of more sophisticated treatment of nonlocal electron correlation in total energy calculations.
Bäcke, Olof; Lindqvist, Camilla; de Zerio Mendaza, Amaia Diaz; Gustafsson, Stefan; Wang, Ergang; Andersson, Mats R; Müller, Christian; Kristiansen, Per Magnus; Olsson, Eva
2017-05-01
We show by in situ microscopy that the effects of electron beam irradiation during transmission electron microscopy can be used to lock microstructural features and enhance the structural thermal stability of a nanostructured polymer:fullerene blend. Polymer:fullerene bulk-heterojunction thin films show great promise for use as active layers in organic solar cells but their low thermal stability is a hindrance. Lack of thermal stability complicates manufacturing and influences the lifetime of devices. To investigate how electron irradiation affects the thermal stability of polymer:fullerene films, a model bulk-heterojunction film based on a thiophene-quinoxaline copolymer and a fullerene derivative was heat-treated in-situ in a transmission electron microscope. In areas of the film that exposed to the electron beam the nanostructure of the film remained stable, while the nanostructure in areas not exposed to the electron beam underwent large phase separation and nucleation of fullerene crystals. UV-vis spectroscopy shows that the polymer:fullerene films are stable for electron doses up to 2000kGy. Copyright © 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Bäcke, Olof; Lindqvist, Camilla; de Zerio Mendaza, Amaia Diaz; Gustafsson, Stefan; Wang, Ergang; Andersson, Mats R; Müller, Christian; Kristiansen, Per Magnus; Olsson, Eva
2017-02-01
We show by in situ microscopy that the effects of electron beam irradiation during transmission electron microscopy can be used to lock microstructural features and enhance the structural thermal stability of a nanostructured polymer:fullerene blend. Polymer:fullerene bulk-heterojunction thin films show great promise for use as active layers in organic solar cells but their low thermal stability is a hindrance. Lack of thermal stability complicates manufacturing and influences the lifetime of devices. To investigate how electron irradiation affects the thermal stability of polymer:fullerene films, a model bulk-heterojunction film based on a thiophene-quinoxaline copolymer and a fullerene derivative was heat-treated in-situ in a transmission electron microscope. In areas of the film that exposed to the electron beam the nanostructure of the film remained stable, while the nanostructure in areas not exposed to the electron beam underwent large phase separation and nucleation of fullerene crystals. UV-vis spectroscopy shows that the polymer:fullerene films are stable for electron doses up to 2000kGy. Copyright © 2017 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Detailed Modeling of Physical Processes in Electron Sources for Accelerator Applications
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Chubenko, Oksana; Afanasev, Andrei
2017-01-01
At present, electron sources are essential in a wide range of applications - from common technical use to exploring the nature of matter. Depending on the application requirements, different methods and materials are used to generate electrons. State-of-the-art accelerator applications set a number of often-conflicting requirements for electron sources (e.g., quantum efficiency vs. polarization, current density vs. lifetime, etc). Development of advanced electron sources includes modeling and design of cathodes, material growth, fabrication of cathodes, and cathode testing. The detailed simulation and modeling of physical processes is required in order to shed light on the exact mechanisms of electron emission and to develop new-generation electron sources with optimized efficiency. The purpose of the present work is to study physical processes in advanced electron sources and develop scientific tools, which could be used to predict electron emission from novel nano-structured materials. In particular, the area of interest includes bulk/superlattice gallium arsenide (bulk/SL GaAs) photo-emitters and nitrogen-incorporated ultrananocrystalline diamond ((N)UNCD) photo/field-emitters. Work supported by The George Washington University and Euclid TechLabs LLC.
Electron-hole liquid in semiconductors and low-dimensional structures
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Sibeldin, N. N.
2017-11-01
The condensation of excitons into an electron-hole liquid (EHL) and the main EHL properties in bulk semiconductors and low-dimensional structures are considered. The EHL properties in bulk materials are discussed primarily in qualitative terms based on the experimental results obtained for germanium and silicon. Some of the experiments in which the main EHL thermodynamic parameters (density and binding energy) have been obtained are described and the basic factors that determine these parameters are considered. Topics covered include the effect of external perturbations (uniaxial strain and magnetic field) on EHL stability; phase diagrams for a nonequilibrium exciton-gas-EHL system; information on the size and concentration of electron-hole drops (EHDs) under various experimental conditions; the kinetics of exciton condensation and of recombination in the exciton-gas-EHD system; dynamic EHD properties and the motion of EHDs under the action of external forces; the properties of giant EHDs that form in potential wells produced by applying an inhomogeneous strain to the crystal; and effects associated with the drag of EHDs by nonequilibrium phonons (phonon wind), including the dynamics and formation of an anisotropic spatial structure of the EHD cloud. In discussing EHLs in low-dimensional structures, a number of studies are reviewed on the observation and experimental investigation of phenomena such as spatially indirect (dipolar) electron-hole and exciton (dielectric) liquids in GaAs/AlGaAs structures with double quantum wells (QWs), EHDs containing only a few electron-hole pairs (dropletons), EHLs in type-I silicon QWs, and spatially direct and dipolar EHLs in type-II silicon-germanium heterostructures.
Luo, Jun-Wei; Franceschetti, Alberto; Zunger, Alex
2008-10-01
Direct carrier multiplication (DCM) occurs when a highly excited electron-hole pair decays by transferring its excess energy to the electrons rather than to the lattice, possibly exciting additional electron-hole pairs. Atomistic electronic structure calculations have shown that DCM can be induced by electron-hole Coulomb interactions, in an impact-ionization-like process whose rate is proportional to the density of biexciton states rho XX. Here we introduce a DCM "figure of merit" R2(E) which is proportional to the ratio between the biexciton density of states rhoXX and the single-exciton density of states rhoX, restricted to single-exciton and biexciton states that are coupled by Coulomb interactions. Using R2(E), we consider GaAs, InAs, InP, GaSb, InSb, CdSe, Ge, Si, and PbSe nanocrystals of different sizes. Although DCM can be affected by both quantum-confinement effects (reflecting the underly electronic structure of the confined dot-interior states) and surface effects, here we are interested to isolate the former. To this end the nanocrystal energy levels are obtained from the corresponding bulk band structure via the truncated crystal approximation. We find that PbSe, Si, GaAs, CdSe, and InP nanocrystals have larger DCM figure of merit than the other nanocrystals. Our calculations suggest that high DCM efficiency requires high degeneracy of the corresponding bulk band-edge states. Interestingly, by considering band structure effects we find that as the dot size increases the DCM critical energy E0 (the energy at which R2(E) becomes >or=1) is reduced, suggesting improved DCM. However, whether the normalized E0/epsilong increases or decreases as the dot size increases depends on dot material.
Dipole-allowed direct band gap silicon superlattices
Oh, Young Jun; Lee, In-Ho; Kim, Sunghyun; Lee, Jooyoung; Chang, Kee Joo
2015-01-01
Silicon is the most popular material used in electronic devices. However, its poor optical properties owing to its indirect band gap nature limit its usage in optoelectronic devices. Here we present the discovery of super-stable pure-silicon superlattice structures that can serve as promising materials for solar cell applications and can lead to the realization of pure Si-based optoelectronic devices. The structures are almost identical to that of bulk Si except that defective layers are intercalated in the diamond lattice. The superlattices exhibit dipole-allowed direct band gaps as well as indirect band gaps, providing ideal conditions for the investigation of a direct-to-indirect band gap transition. The fact that almost all structural portions of the superlattices originate from bulk Si warrants their stability and good lattice matching with bulk Si. Through first-principles molecular dynamics simulations, we confirmed their thermal stability and propose a possible method to synthesize the defective layer through wafer bonding. PMID:26656482
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Chiodo, S.; Gotsis, H. J.; Russo, N.; Sicilia, E.
2006-07-01
Recently it has been reported that osmium diboride has an unusually large bulk modulus combined with high hardness, and consequently is a most interesting candidate as an ultra-incompressible and hard material. The electronic and structural properties of the transition metal diborides OsB 2 and RuB 2 have been calculated within the local density approximation (LDA). It is shown that the high hardness is the result of covalent bonding between transition metal d states and boron p states in the orthorhombic structure.
Structural defects in GaN revealed by Transmission Electron Microscopy
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Liliental-Weber, Zuzanna
This paper reviews the various types of structural defects observed by Transmission Electron Microscopy in GaN heteroepitaxial layers grown on foreign substrates and homoepitaxial layers grown on bulk GaN substrates. The structural perfection of these layers is compared to the platelet self-standing crystals grown by High Nitrogen Pressure Solution. Defects in undoped and Mg doped GaN are discussed. Lastly, some models explaining the formation of inversion domains in heavily Mg doped layers that are possible defects responsible for the difficulties of p-doping in GaN are also reviewed.
Structural defects in GaN revealed by Transmission Electron Microscopy
Liliental-Weber, Zuzanna
2014-09-08
This paper reviews the various types of structural defects observed by Transmission Electron Microscopy in GaN heteroepitaxial layers grown on foreign substrates and homoepitaxial layers grown on bulk GaN substrates. The structural perfection of these layers is compared to the platelet self-standing crystals grown by High Nitrogen Pressure Solution. Defects in undoped and Mg doped GaN are discussed. Lastly, some models explaining the formation of inversion domains in heavily Mg doped layers that are possible defects responsible for the difficulties of p-doping in GaN are also reviewed.
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Yaakob, M. K.; Taib, M. F. M.; Lu, L.; Hassan, O. H.; Yahya, M. Z. A.
2015-11-01
The structural, electronic, elastic, and optical properties of BiFeO3 were investigated using the first-principles calculation based on the local density approximation plus U (LDA + U) method in the frame of plane-wave pseudopotential density functional theory. The application of self-interaction corrected LDA + U method improved the accuracy of the calculated properties. Results of structural, electronic, elastic, and optical properties of BiFeO3, calculated using the LDA + U method were in good agreement with other calculation and experimental data; the optimized choice of on-site Coulomb repulsion U was 3 eV for the treatment of strong electronic localized Fe 3d electrons. Based on the calculated band structure and density of states, the on-site Coulomb repulsion U had a significant effect on the hybridized O 2p and Fe 3d states at the valence and the conduction band. Moreover, the elastic stiffness tensor, the longitudinal and shear wave velocities, bulk modulus, Poisson’s ratio, and the Debye temperature were calculated for U = 0, 3, and 6 eV. The elastic stiffness tensor, bulk modulus, sound velocities, and Debye temperature of BiFeO3 consistently decreased with the increase of the U value.
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Chu, Ta-Ya; Lee, Yong-Han; Song, Ok-Keun
2007-11-01
The authors have demonstrated that the increase of electron injection barrier height between tris(8-hydroxyquinoline)aluminum (Alq3) and LiF /Al cathode is one of the most critical parameters to determine the reliability of organic light-emitting diode with the typical structure of indium tin oxide/N ,N'-bis(naphthalen-1-yl)-N ,N'-bis(phenyl) benzidine/Alq3/LiF /Al. The electrical properties of several devices (hole only, electron only, and integrated double-layered devices) have been measured in the function of operating time to analyze the bulk and interface property changes. Bulk properties of trap energy and mobility in an organic layer have been estimated by using trap-charge-limited currents and transient electroluminescence measurements.
Visualization of Hierarchical Nanodomains in Polymer/Fullerene Bulk Heterojunction Solar Cells
Wen, Jianguo; Miller, Dean J.; Chen, Wei; ...
2014-06-20
Here, traditional electron microscopy techniques such as bright-field imaging provide poor contrast for organic films and identification of structures in amorphous material can be problematic, particularly in high-performance organic solar cells. By combining energy-filtered corrected transmission electron microscopy, together with electron energy loss and X-ray energy-dispersive hyperspectral imaging, we have imaged PTB7/ PC 61BM blended polymer optical photovoltaic films, and were able to identify domains ranging in size from several hundred nanometers to several nanometers in extent. This work verifies that microstructural domains exist in bulk heterojunctions in PTB7/PC 61BM polymeric solar cells at multiple length scales and expands ourmore » understanding of optimal device performance providing insight for the design of even higher performance cells.« less
Materials Data on TiNi (SG:157) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-02-05
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on CdAu (SG:157) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-03-27
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on KP (SG:19) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on PdC (SG:216) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-09-21
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on PdC (SG:225) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-09-21
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on PuSe (SG:225) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-02-10
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on TiRe (SG:221) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-04-23
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Ca (SG:139) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2015-01-27
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Ca (SG:229) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-04-22
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Ca (SG:221) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2015-02-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Ca (SG:194) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2015-02-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on TiC (SG:225) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-05
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on PuB (SG:225) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on HoP (SG:225) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-02-05
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on HoP (SG:221) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-07-26
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on YSb2 (SG:21) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2017-04-07
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on TaN (SG:216) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-09-24
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on TaN (SG:221) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-09-25
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on KWO3 (SG:221) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2017-07-17
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on CaAs (SG:189) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-02-10
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on InN (SG:186) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on SnPd (SG:62) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2015-01-27
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on SrO (SG:225) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on DyTh (SG:221) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on In (SG:194) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-11
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on GdGe (SG:63) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on CrO (SG:225) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on MgPt (SG:198) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2015-01-27
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on USnPt (SG:216) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2015-03-19
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Be (SG:136) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-09-17
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Nd (SG:229) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on DyNi (SG:62) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2015-01-27
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on SbIr (SG:194) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2015-02-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on BaSe (SG:225) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on BaSe (SG:221) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on BPS4 (SG:23) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on GaN (SG:216) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on GaN (SG:225) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on GaN (SG:194) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-09-15
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on GaN (SG:186) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on TlBr (SG:225) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on TlBr (SG:221) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on TlBr (SG:63) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on P (SG:12) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on LuP (SG:225) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on P (SG:64) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on CoPSe (SG:61) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on P (SG:225) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on P (SG:0) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-11
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on P (SG:13) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on LuPPt (SG:187) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on NpP (SG:225) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2015-02-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on P (SG:74) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-10
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on P (SG:2) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on P (SG:221) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on FeP (SG:62) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2015-02-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on P (SG:166) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2015-02-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on CaPAu (SG:194) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2015-02-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on VO2 (SG:59) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2014-09-30
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on VO2 (SG:166) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2014-09-30
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on VO2 (SG:1) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2014-09-30
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on VO2 (SG:15) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2014-09-30
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on VO2 (SG:227) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on VO2 (SG:63) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2014-09-30
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on VO2 (SG:139) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-04-22
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on VO2 (SG:10) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-04-22
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on VO2 (SG:166) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-04-23
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on VO2 (SG:12) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-04-22
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on VO2 (SG:74) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2014-09-30
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on VO2 (SG:10) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-02-04
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on VO2 (SG:2) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-04-22
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on VO2 (SG:194) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2014-09-30
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on VO2 (SG:62) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on VO2 (SG:136) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on VO2 (SG:11) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2014-09-30
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on VO2 (SG:160) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2014-09-30
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on VO2 (SG:87) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2014-09-30
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on VO2 (SG:1) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-04-22
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on U (SG:136) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-05
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on U (SG:63) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-10
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on U (SG:229) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2015-02-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on U (SG:102) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-10
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on U (SG:225) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-09-18
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on CuS (SG:63) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-04-22
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on CuS (SG:194) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-04-22
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on CuS (SG:225) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2017-04-25
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on BiO (SG:160) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on VO2 (SG:14) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2017-04-14
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on NaSi (SG:15) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on VS2 (SG:2) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-02-04
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on CoMo (SG:221) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on SiS (SG:53) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on P (SG:53) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on B (SG:1) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-11
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on B (SG:134) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on B (SG:166) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on BNCl2 (SG:146) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on B (SG:134) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-10
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on BAs (SG:216) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on TiB (SG:216) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on B (SG:166) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-10
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on CoW (SG:221) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-09-15
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Mg (SG:229) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2015-02-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Mg (SG:194) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-11
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on RbS (SG:71) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on RbS (SG:189) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on CCl4 (SG:15) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-08-23
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on PH3 (SG:1) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on USb (SG:221) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on USb (SG:225) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-07-14
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on UN (SG:225) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-04-23
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on KSb2 (SG:12) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on KTlO (SG:12) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on ThC (SG:221) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on ThC (SG:225) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2015-02-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on IrN (SG:131) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-09-15
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on TiH (SG:131) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-02-11
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on PtO (SG:131) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-02-10
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on PdN (SG:131) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-05-24
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on OsN (SG:131) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-05-24
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on CuO (SG:131) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-04-22
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on PbO (SG:131) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-02-10
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on CrO (SG:131) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-04-22
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on ReN (SG:131) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-09-03
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on YCoC (SG:131) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-02-10
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on TcN (SG:131) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-05-23
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on ZrH (SG:131) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-02-10
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on USO (SG:129) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-04-22
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on AlSb (SG:63) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2017-04-28
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on LaSn (SG:63) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2017-04-07
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on CeRh (SG:63) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2017-04-07
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on AsS (SG:14) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-02-04
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on AsS (SG:1) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on AsS (SG:15) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on AsS (SG:14) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on K (SG:63) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-11
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on K (SG:221) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-05-19
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on K (SG:64) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-05
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on K (SG:229) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-10
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on K (SG:225) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on K (SG:194) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-05
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on K (SG:15) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-05
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on ScC (SG:216) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-09-23
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on ScGe (SG:216) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-09-23
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on ScSi (SG:216) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-09-23
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on ScSn (SG:216) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-09-23
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Sb (SG:221) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2015-02-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on S (SG:14) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on S (SG:70) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on S (SG:58) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on S (SG:221) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on S (SG:19) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on S (SG:13) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on S (SG:148) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on S (SG:2) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on S (SG:15) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on S (SG:29) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on S (SG:15) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-04
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on S (SG:4) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-04
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on S (SG:99) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-04-23
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on S (SG:225) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-10
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on S (SG:154) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on S (SG:14) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-07-14
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on S (SG:143) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-11
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on S (SG:143) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on S (SG:60) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on HoSe (SG:225) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on O2 (SG:69) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on O2 (SG:166) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on As (SG:166) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2015-01-27
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on N2 (SG:194) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on CdC (SG:216) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-09-11
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on CdC (SG:225) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-09-11
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on CdIBr (SG:160) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2017-05-05
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on CSNOF5 (SG:2) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-03-28
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on CSNF5 (SG:62) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-03-28
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on YP (SG:225) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on LaAs (SG:225) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on YP (SG:221) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on LaP (SG:225) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on YAs (SG:221) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on YAs (SG:225) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on ZrRh (SG:51) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on HfIr (SG:51) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on VPt (SG:51) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on TiMo (SG:74) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-09-03
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on ZrC (SG:216) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-09-25
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on ZrC (SG:225) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2015-01-27
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on ZrC (SG:194) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-12-23
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on ZrC (SG:221) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-09-25
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on V (SG:225) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-04-23
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on V (SG:229) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on ErSF (SG:129) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on F (SG:64) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on CuF (SG:216) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on LiF (SG:225) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on TbSF (SG:129) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on YSF (SG:129) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on CF4 (SG:15) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on YOF (SG:129) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on HoSF (SG:129) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on RbF (SG:225) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Y (SG:225) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-04-23
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Y (SG:194) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2015-02-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on SO2 (SG:41) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-02-04
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on NaNO (SG:14) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on LaS (SG:221) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-09-19
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on VB2 (SG:191) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on UTe3 (SG:63) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Rb (SG:70) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2017-04-07
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on C (SG:166) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on C (SG:12) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-04-23
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on C (SG:58) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on C (SG:63) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-04
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on C (SG:227) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on C (SG:166) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on C (SG:65) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-05
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on C (SG:221) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-05-19
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on C (SG:194) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on C (SG:214) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2017-04-07
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on C (SG:65) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on C (SG:166) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-05
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on C (SG:67) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on C (SG:194) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-04-20
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on C (SG:0) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on C (SG:71) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-05
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on C (SG:65) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-09-16
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on C (SG:191) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-11
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on C (SG:166) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-05-16
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on C (SG:164) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-09-03
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on C (SG:202) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on C (SG:69) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-07-22
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on C (SG:229) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on C (SG:191) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2017-07-14
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on C (SG:67) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-11
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on C (SG:139) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-09-17
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on C (SG:206) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on C (SG:191) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-04-23
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on VS2 (SG:47) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-04-22
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Tb (SG:194) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-10
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on ReN (SG:216) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-07-27
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on ReN (SG:225) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-09-23
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on ReN (SG:221) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-07-27
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on ReN (SG:221) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2017-04-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on ReN (SG:194) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-09-03
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on ReN (SG:187) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-09-23
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on YSn2 (SG:63) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2015-01-27
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on VSn2 (SG:70) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-10
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on UAs (SG:221) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on CoN (SG:216) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-02-10
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on BNF8 (SG:113) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-02-04
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on SnP (SG:107) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-07-14
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on SnP (SG:225) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-04-23
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on UN2 (SG:225) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on UO (SG:225) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-10
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on TlC (SG:225) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-07-23
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on ErP (SG:225) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2015-02-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on ErP (SG:221) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-07-27
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on ErS (SG:225) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on CoN (SG:225) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-09-19
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on CoN (SG:221) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-09-19
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on TbAu (SG:221) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2015-02-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on TbSe (SG:186) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2015-02-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on TbAl (SG:57) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2015-02-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on TbRh (SG:221) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2015-02-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Tb (SG:225) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-04-23
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Tb (SG:229) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Tb (SG:166) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on TbTe (SG:225) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on TbGa (SG:63) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2015-02-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
NMR signature of evolution of ductile-to-brittle transition in bulk metallic glasses.
Yuan, C C; Xiang, J F; Xi, X K; Wang, W H
2011-12-02
The mechanical properties of monolithic metallic glasses depend on the structures at atomic or subnanometer scales, while a clear correlation between mechanical behavior and structures has not been well established in such amorphous materials. In this work, we find a clear correlation of (27)Al NMR isotropic shifts with a microalloying induced ductile-to-brittle transition at ambient temperature in bulk metallic glasses, which indicates that the (27)Al NMR isotropic shift can be regarded as a structural signature to characterize plasticity for this metallic glass system. The study provides a compelling approach for investigating and understanding the mechanical properties of metallic glasses from the point of view of electronic structure. © 2011 American Physical Society
Bias effects on the electronic spectrum of a molecular bridge
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Phillips, Heidi; Prociuk, Alexander; Dunietz, Barry D
2011-01-01
In this paper the effect of bias and geometric symmetry breaking on the electronic spectrum of a model molecular system is studied. Geometric symmetry breaking can either enhance the dissipative effect of the bias, where spectral peaks are disabled, or enable new excitations that are absent under zero bias conditions. The spectralanalysis is performed on a simple model system by solving for the electronic response to an instantaneously impulsive perturbation in the dipole approximation. The dynamical response is extracted from the electronic equations of motion as expressed by the Keldysh formalism. This expression provides for the accurate treatment of themore » electronic structure of a bulk-coupled system at the chosen model Hamiltonian electronic structure level.« less
2016 International Workshop on Nitride Semiconductors (IWN 2016)
2017-01-01
Doping Structure & Photoluminescence Properties of Flower-Like Spiral AIN Micro-Crystal Array Thermal Conductivity of Bulk AIN Direct Determination of...5.03 Optical and Electronic Properties HVPE GaN Wafers with Improved Crystallinity 5:00pm Michael Slomski 01.5.04 Thermal Conductivity of Bulk GaN...Broad-Band Emission Effect of lnter1ayers on the Vertical Electrical Conductivity of Si-Doped AIN/GaN DBRs Grown by PA-MBE Thermal Analys is of
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Shokrvash, Hussein; Rad, Rahim Yazdani; Massoudi, Abouzar
2018-04-01
Design and synthesis of a prototype Cu-Nb nanocomposite are presented. Oxygen-free Cu-Nb nanocomposites were prepared using an electrolysis facility with special emphasis on the cathodic deoxidation of Cu and nanometric Nb2O5 blends in a molten NaCl-CaCl2 electrolyte. The as-prepared nanocomposites were characterized by X-ray diffraction and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. The elemental analysis of the Cu matrix and Nb phase revealed the high solubility of Nb in the Cu structure (0.85 at. pct) and Cu in the Nb structure (10.59 at. pct) over short synthesis times (4-5 hours). Furthermore, precise analysis using field emission scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy confirmed the unique structure and nanocomposite morphology of the Cu-Nb nanocomposite. The successful synthesis of Cu-Nb nanocomposites offers a new conceptual and empirical outlook on the generation of bulk nanostructures of immiscible bimetals using electro-synthesis.
Howald, Ludovic; Stilp, Evelyn; de Réotier, Pierre Dalmas; Yaouanc, Alain; Raymond, Stéphane; Piamonteze, Cinthia; Lapertot, Gérard; Baines, Christopher; Keller, Hugo
2015-01-01
In the generic phase diagram of heavy fermion systems, tuning an external parameter such as hydrostatic or chemical pressure modifies the superconducting transition temperature. The superconducting phase forms a dome in the temperature—tuning parameter phase diagram, which is associated with a maximum of the superconducting pairing interaction. Proximity to antiferromagnetism suggests a relation between the disappearance of antiferromagnetic order and superconductivity. We combine muon spin rotation, neutron scattering, and x-ray absorption spectroscopy techniques to gain access to the magnetic and electronic structure of CeCo(In1−xCdx)5 at different time scales. Different magnetic structures are obtained that indicate a magnetic order of itinerant character, coexisting with bulk superconductivity. The suppression of the antiferromagnetic order appears to be driven by a modification of the bandwidth/carrier concentration, implying that the electronic structure and consequently the interplay of superconductivity and magnetism is strongly affected by hydrostatic and chemical pressure. PMID:26224422
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Supatutkul, C.; Pramchu, S.; Jaroenjittichai, A. P.; Laosiritaworn, Y.
2017-09-01
This work reports the structures and electronic properties of two-dimensional (2D) ZnO in hexagonal, (4,8)-tetragonal, and (4,4)-tetragonal monolayer using GGA and HSE-hybrid functional. The calculated results show that the band gaps of 2D ZnO sheets are wider than those of the bulk ZnO. The hexagonal and (4,8)-tetragonal phases yield direct band gaps, which are 4.20 eV, and 4.59 eV respectively, while the (4,4)-tetragonal structure has an indirect band gap of 3.02 eV. The shrunken Zn-O bond lengths in the hexagonal and (4,8)-tetragonal indicate that they become more ionic in comparison with the bulk ZnO. In addition, the hexagonal ZnO sheet is the most energetically favourable. The total energy differences of (4,8)-tetragonal and (4,4)-tetragonal sheets from that of hexagonal monolayer (per formula unit) are 197 meV and 318 meV respectively.
System design and verification of the precession electron diffraction technique
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Own, Christopher Su-Yan
2005-07-01
Bulk structural crystallography is generally a two-part process wherein a rough starting structure model is first derived, then later refined to give an accurate model of the structure. The critical step is the determination of the initial model. As materials problems decrease in length scale, the electron microscope has proven to be a versatile and effective tool for studying many problems. However, study of complex bulk structures by electron diffraction has been hindered by the problem of dynamical diffraction. This phenomenon makes bulk electron diffraction very sensitive to specimen thickness, and expensive equipment such as aberration-corrected scanning transmission microscopes or elaborate methodology such as high resolution imaging combined with diffraction and simulation are often required to generate good starting structures. The precession electron diffraction technique (PED), which has the ability to significantly reduce dynamical effects in diffraction patterns, has shown promise as being a "philosopher's stone" for bulk electron diffraction. However, a comprehensive understanding of its abilities and limitations is necessary before it can be put into widespread use as a standalone technique. This thesis aims to bridge the gaps in understanding and utilizing precession so that practical application might be realized. Two new PED systems have been built, and optimal operating parameters have been elucidated. The role of lens aberrations is described in detail, and an alignment procedure is given that shows how to circumvent aberration in order to obtain high-quality patterns. Multislice simulation is used for investigating the errors inherent in precession, and is also used as a reference for comparison to simple models and to experimental PED data. General trends over a large sampling of parameter space are determined. In particular, we show that the primary reflection intensity errors occur near the transmitted beam and decay with increasing angle and decreasing specimen thickness. These errors, occurring at the lowest spatial frequencies, fortuitously coincide with reflections for which phases are easiest to determine via imaging methods. A general two-beam dynamical model based upon an existing approximate model is found to be fairly accurate across most experimental conditions, particularly where it is needed for providing a correction to distorted data. Finally, the practical structure solution procedure using PED is demonstrated for several model material systems. Of the experiment parameters investigated, the cone semi-angle is found to be the most important (it should be as large as possible), followed closely by specimen thickness (thinner is better). Assuming good structure projection characteristics in the specimen, the thickness tractable by PED is extended to 40-50 nm without correction, demonstrated for complex oxides. With a forward calculation based upon the two-beam dynamical model (using known structure factors), usable specimen thickness can be extended past 150 nm. For a priori correction, using the squared amplitudes approximates the two-beam model for most thicknesses if the scattering from the structure adheres to psuedo-kinematical behavior. Practically, crystals up to 60 nm in thickness can now be processed by the precession methods developed in this thesis.
Hybrid morphology dependence of CdTe:CdSe bulk-heterojunction solar cells
2014-01-01
A nanocrystal thin-film solar cell operating on an exciton splitting pattern requires a highly efficient separation of electron-hole pairs and transportation of separated charges. A hybrid bulk-heterojunction (HBH) nanostructure providing a large contact area and interpenetrated charge channels is favorable to an inorganic nanocrystal solar cell with high performance. For this freshly appeared structure, here in this work, we have firstly explored the influence of hybrid morphology on the photovoltaic performance of CdTe:CdSe bulk-heterojunction solar cells with variation in CdSe nanoparticle morphology. Quantum dot (QD) or nanotetrapod (NT)-shaped CdSe nanocrystals have been employed together with CdTe NTs to construct different hybrid structures. The solar cells with the two different hybrid active layers show obvious difference in photovoltaic performance. The hybrid structure with densely packed and continuously interpenetrated two phases generates superior morphological and electrical properties for more efficient inorganic bulk-heterojunction solar cells, which could be readily realized in the NTs:QDs hybrid. This proved strategy is applicable and promising in designing other highly efficient inorganic hybrid solar cells. PMID:25386107
Hybrid morphology dependence of CdTe:CdSe bulk-heterojunction solar cells.
Tan, Furui; Qu, Shengchun; Zhang, Weifeng; Wang, Zhanguo
2014-01-01
A nanocrystal thin-film solar cell operating on an exciton splitting pattern requires a highly efficient separation of electron-hole pairs and transportation of separated charges. A hybrid bulk-heterojunction (HBH) nanostructure providing a large contact area and interpenetrated charge channels is favorable to an inorganic nanocrystal solar cell with high performance. For this freshly appeared structure, here in this work, we have firstly explored the influence of hybrid morphology on the photovoltaic performance of CdTe:CdSe bulk-heterojunction solar cells with variation in CdSe nanoparticle morphology. Quantum dot (QD) or nanotetrapod (NT)-shaped CdSe nanocrystals have been employed together with CdTe NTs to construct different hybrid structures. The solar cells with the two different hybrid active layers show obvious difference in photovoltaic performance. The hybrid structure with densely packed and continuously interpenetrated two phases generates superior morphological and electrical properties for more efficient inorganic bulk-heterojunction solar cells, which could be readily realized in the NTs:QDs hybrid. This proved strategy is applicable and promising in designing other highly efficient inorganic hybrid solar cells.
Gilroy, Kyle D.; Elnabawy, Ahmed O.; Yang, Tung -Han; ...
2017-04-27
Despite the remarkable success in controlling the synthesis of metal nanocrystals, it still remains a grand challenge to stabilize and preserve the shapes or internal structures of metastable kinetic products. In this work, we address this issue by systematically investigating the surface and bulk reconstructions experienced by a Pd concave icosahedron when subjected to heating up to 600 °C in vacuum. We used in situ high-resolution transmission electron microscopy to identify the equilibration pathways of this far-from-equilibrium structure. We were able to capture key structural transformations occurring during the thermal annealing process, which were mechanistically rationalized by implementing self-consistent plane-wavemore » density functional theory (DFT) calculations. Specifically, the concave icosahedron was found to evolve into a regular icosahedron via surface reconstruction in the range of 200–400 °C, and then transform into a pseudospherical crystalline structure through bulk reconstruction when further heated to 600 °C. As a result, the mechanistic understanding may lead to the development of strategies for enhancing the thermal stability of metal nanocrystals.« less
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Shipra, Fnu; Idrobo Tapia, Juan Carlos; Sefat, Athena Safa
This study provides an account of the bulk preparation of TlBa 2Ca 2Cu 3O 9-δ (Tl-1223) superconductor at ambient pressure, and the Tc features under thermal-annealing conditions. The ‘as-prepared’ Tl-1223 (Tc =106 K) presents a significantly higher T c = 125 K after annealing the polycrystalline material in either flowing Ar+4% H 2, or N 2 gases. In order to understand the fundamental reasons for a particular Tc, we refined the average bulk structures using powder X-ray diffraction data. Although Ar+4%H2 annealed Tl- 1223 shows an increased ‘c’ lattice parameter, it shrinks by 0.03% (approximately unchanged) upon N2 anneal. Duemore » to such indeterminate conclusions on the average structural changes, local structures were investigated at using aberration-corrected scanning-transmission electron microscopy technique. Similar compositional changes in the atomic arrangements of both annealed-samples of Tl-1223 were detected in which the plane containing Ca atomic layer gives a non-uniform contrast, due to substitution of some heavier Tl. In this report, extensive bulk properties are summarized through temperature-dependent resistivity, and shielding and Meissner fractions of magnetic susceptibility results; the bulk and local structures are investigated to correlate to properties.« less
Spin-dependent electron scattering at graphene edges on Ni(111).
Garcia-Lekue, A; Balashov, T; Olle, M; Ceballos, G; Arnau, A; Gambardella, P; Sanchez-Portal, D; Mugarza, A
2014-02-14
We investigate the scattering of surface electrons by the edges of graphene islands grown on Ni(111). By combining local tunneling spectroscopy and ab initio electronic structure calculations we find that the hybridization between graphene and Ni states results in strongly reflecting graphene edges. Quantum interference patterns formed around the islands reveal a spin-dependent scattering of the Shockley bands of Ni, which we attribute to their distinct coupling to bulk states. Moreover, we find a strong dependence of the scattering amplitude on the atomic structure of the edges, depending on the orbital character and energy of the surface states.
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Wang, X.; Robertson, S. H.; Horanyi, M.; NASA Lunar Science Institute: Colorado CenterLunar Dust; Atmospheric Studies
2011-12-01
The Moon does not have a global magnetic field, unlike the Earth, rather it has strong crustal magnetic anomalies. Data from Lunar Prospector and SELENE (Kaguya) observed strong interactions between the solar wind and these localized magnetic fields. In the laboratory, a configuration of a horseshoe permanent magnet below an insulating surface is used as an analogue of lunar crustal magnetic anomalies. Plasmas are created above the surface by a hot filament discharge. Potential distributions are measured with an emissive probe and show complex spatial structures. In our experiments, electrons are magnetized with gyro-radii r smaller than the distance from the surface d (r < d) and ions are un-magnetized with r > d. Unlike negative charging on surfaces with no magnetic fields, the surface potential at the center of the magnetic dipole is found close to the plasma bulk potential. The surface charging is dominated by the cold unmagnetized ions, while the electrons are shielded away. A potential minimum is formed between the center of the surface and the bulk plasma, most likely caused by the trapped electrons between the two magnetic mirrors at the cusps. The value of the potential minimum with respect to the bulk plasma potential decreases with increasing plasma density and neutral pressure, indicating that the mirror-trapped electrons are scattered by electron-electron and electron-neutral collisions. The potential at the two cusps are found to be more negative due to the electrons following the magnetic field lines onto the surface.
TaRh2B2 and NbRh2B2: Superconductors with a chiral noncentrosymmetric crystal structure.
Carnicom, Elizabeth M; Xie, Weiwei; Klimczuk, Tomasz; Lin, Jingjing; Górnicka, Karolina; Sobczak, Zuzanna; Ong, Nai Phuan; Cava, Robert J
2018-05-01
It is a fundamental truth in solid compounds that the physical properties follow the symmetry of the crystal structure. Nowhere is the effect of symmetry more pronounced than in the electronic and magnetic properties of materials-even the projection of the bulk crystal symmetry onto different crystal faces is known to have a substantial impact on the surface electronic states. The effect of bulk crystal symmetry on the properties of superconductors is widely appreciated, although its study presents substantial challenges. The effect of a lack of a center of symmetry in a crystal structure, for example, has long been understood to necessitate that the wave function of the collective electron state that gives rise to superconductivity has to be more complex than usual. However, few nonhypothetical materials, if any, have actually been proven to display exotic superconducting properties as a result. We introduce two new superconductors that in addition to having noncentrosymmetric crystal structures also have chiral crystal structures. Because the wave function of electrons in solids is particularly sensitive to the host material's symmetry, crystal structure chirality is expected to have a substantial effect on their superconducting wave functions. Our two experimentally obtained chiral noncentrosymmetric superconducting materials have transition temperatures to superconductivity that are easily experimentally accessible, and our basic property characterization suggests that their superconducting properties may be unusual. We propose that their study may allow for a more in-depth understanding of how chirality influences the properties of superconductors and devices that incorporate them.
Surface and electronic structure of Bi-Ca-Sr-Cu-O superconductors studied by LEED, UPS and XPS
NASA Astrophysics Data System (ADS)
Shen, Z.-X.; Lindberg, P. A. P.; Wells, B. O.; Lindau, I.; Spicer, W. E.; Mitzi, D. B.; Eom, C. B.; Kapitulnik, A.; Geballe, T. H.; Soukiassian, P.
1989-02-01
Single crystal and polycrystalline samples of Bi2CaSr2Cu2O8 have been studied by various surface sensitive techniques, including low energy electron diffraction (LEED), ultraviolet photoemission spectroscopy (UPS) and x-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS). The surface structure of the single crystals was characterized by LEED to be consistent with that of the bulk structure. Our data suggest that Bi2CaSr2Cu2O8 single crystals are very stable in the ultrahigh vacuu. No change of XPS spectra with temperature was observed. We have also studied the electronic structure of Bi2Sr2CuO6, which has a lower superconducting transition temperature Tc. Comparing the electronic structure of the two Bi-Ca-Sr-Cu-O superconductors, an important difference in the density of states near EF was observed which seems to be related to the difference in Tc.
Materials Data on Ba21Al40 (SG:157) by Materials Project
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Kristin Persson
2016-02-10
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Tl6S (SG:157) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-04-22
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Zr5Sb3 (SG:193) by Materials Project
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Kristin Persson
2016-02-10
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Zr5Sb4 (SG:193) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-02-05
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on KP(HO2)2 (SG:9) by Materials Project
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Kristin Persson
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on KP(HO2)2 (SG:122) by Materials Project
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Kristin Persson
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on KP(HO2)2 (SG:82) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on KP(HO2)2 (SG:14) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on KP(HO2)2 (SG:13) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on KP(OF)2 (SG:62) by Materials Project
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Kristin Persson
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on KP(HO)2 (SG:15) by Materials Project
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Kristin Persson
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on KP(HO2)2 (SG:2) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on KP(HO2)2 (SG:43) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on KP(HO2)2 (SG:19) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on H2SO4 (SG:14) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-02-05
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on NaZn(HO)3 (SG:106) by Materials Project
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Kristin Persson
2016-02-04
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on ThB6 (SG:221) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-10
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Mg2PHO5 (SG:62) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Mg2PHO5 (SG:157) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on CeSb(SBr)2 (SG:14) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-02-10
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Zn8Cu5 (SG:217) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2015-02-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on La5Si3 (SG:140) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2015-02-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on LaSb(SBr)2 (SG:14) by Materials Project
DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI.GOV)
Kristin Persson
2016-02-04
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Ca(GeRh)2 (SG:139) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Ca(BC)2 (SG:131) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2015-02-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Ca(GePd)2 (SG:139) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Ca(NiGe)2 (SG:139) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-10
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Ca(MnGe)2 (SG:139) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2015-02-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Ca(AlZn)2 (SG:139) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-10
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Ca(NO3)2 (SG:205) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Ca(BeN)2 (SG:140) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Ca(NiP)2 (SG:139) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-10
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Ca(BeGe)2 (SG:129) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-04-23
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Ca(GeIr)2 (SG:139) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Ca(ZnGe)2 (SG:139) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2015-03-24
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Ca(BO2)2 (SG:60) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Ca(BS2)2 (SG:205) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-07-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Ca(BO2)2 (SG:205) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Ca(PIr)2 (SG:154) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2015-02-09
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Ca(MgBi)2 (SG:164) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-10
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Ca(GeRu)2 (SG:139) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Ca(YS2)2 (SG:62) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Ca(CoP)2 (SG:139) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2016-02-10
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Ca(IO3)2 (SG:14) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2014-11-02
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations
Materials Data on Ca(BIr)2 (SG:70) by Materials Project
Kristin Persson
2015-02-18
Computed materials data using density functional theory calculations. These calculations determine the electronic structure of bulk materials by solving approximations to the Schrodinger equation. For more information, see https://materialsproject.org/docs/calculations