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Theoretical study of cathode surfaces and high-temperature superconductors. Final technical report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6768184
The surface-dipole properties of model cathode surfaces have been investigated with relativistic scattered-wave cluster calculations. Work-function/coverage curves have been derived from these data by employing the depolarization model of interacting surface dipoles. Accurate values have been obtained for the minimum work functions of several low-work-function surfaces. In the series BaO on bcc W, hcp Os, and fcc Pt, BaO/Os shows a lower and BaO/Pt a higher work function than BaO/W, which is attributed to the different substrate crystal structures involved. Results are also presented on the electronic structure of the high-temperature superconductor YBa2Cu3O7, which has been investigated with fully relativistic calculations for the first time.
Research Organization:
Analatom, Inc., Westlake, OH (United States)
OSTI ID:
6768184
Report Number(s):
N-95-16598; NASA-CR--195407; E--9264; NAS--1.26:195407; CNN: NAS3-25085; RTOP 235-01-0A
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English