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Elastic properties of superlattices. [Nb/Cu; Au/Cr; Mo/Ni]

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6837768
A calculation of the effective elastic moduli of a superlattice, in terms of the elastic moduli of its constituents, is presented. Contrary to what has been found in many real systems, these calculations show that in the long wavelength limit the effective elastic moduli are independent of the modulation wavelength. A discussion of the experimental results on Nb/Cu, Mo/Ni and Au/Cr shows that the elastic anomalies can be understood on the basis of concomitant changes in lattice spacings.
Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
6837768
Report Number(s):
CONF-861207-49; ON: DE87004835
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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