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Optical properties of RNi{sub 2}B{sub 2}C (R=Y,Tb,Er,Dy)

Journal Article · · Physical Review B
The optical properties of single crystals of RNi{sub 2}B{sub 2}C (R=Y,Tb,Er, and Dy) were measured between 1.7 and 5.2 eV at room temperature using a spectroscopic ellipsometer. The spectra for all compounds are similar and the peak positions appear in a similar energy region. The similarity of the spectra of RNi{sub 2}B{sub 2}C (R=Tb,Er,Dy) to that of YNi{sub 2}B{sub 2}C indicates that the rare-earth 4f states are not actively involved in the optical transitions.
Sponsoring Organization:
(US)
OSTI ID:
40203576
Journal Information:
Physical Review B, Journal Name: Physical Review B Journal Issue: 23 Vol. 63; ISSN 0163-1829
Publisher:
The American Physical Society
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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