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Effect of Hydrogen Adsorption on the X-Ray Absorption Spectra of Small Pt Clusters

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters

Hydrogen adsorption on Pt{sub 6}H{sub n} clusters leads to striking changes in the Pt L{sub 2,3} x-ray absorption spectra. These effects are interpreted using a self-consistent real space Green's function approach. Calculations show that they are due largely to changes in the atomic background contribution to x-ray absorption (i.e., atomic x-ray absorption fine structure) and to reduced Pt-Pt scattering at the edge, while Pt-H multiple scattering is relatively weak. The origin of both effects is traced to the change in the local Pt potential due to Pt-H bonding.

Sponsoring Organization:
(US)
OSTI ID:
40205835
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters, Journal Name: Physical Review Letters Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 86; ISSN 0031-9007
Publisher:
The American Physical Society
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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