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Electron-beam irradiation effects on the charge-density-wave superlattice of K/sub 0. 30/MoO/sub 3/

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter; (United States)
The formation of a charge-density-wave (CDW) superlattice in the blue molybdenum oxide bronze K/sub 0.30/MoO/sub 3/ is found to be extremely sensitive to electron-beam irradiation. Short exposure of the samples to an electron beam completely destroys the CDW superlattice whereas the underlying main lattice remains largely intact. The radiation damage in the CDW superlattice is believed to be electronic in origin.
Research Organization:
AT and T Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, New Jersey 07974
OSTI ID:
6791397
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter; (United States) Vol. 29:6; ISSN PRBMD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English