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Electron localization in alkali-halide clusters

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)
The quantum path-integral molecular-dynamics method was applied to explore the structure, energetics, and dynamics of an excess electron interacting with an alkali-halide cluster. Four distinct modes of electron localization were established, which depend on the cluster composition, size, and structure; they involve an internal F-defect, an external surface state, dissociative detachment of an alkali atom, and structural isometrization induced by electron attachment.
Research Organization:
School of Physics, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia 30332 and Institute of Theoretical Physics, Chalmers Universtiy of Technology 41296 Goteborg, Sweden
DOE Contract Number:
AS05-77ER05489
OSTI ID:
5595263
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 54:16; ISSN PRLTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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