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Theory of lattice-dynamical properties of solids: Application to Si and Ge

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter; (United States)
It is demonstrated that the ab initio pseudopotential theory within the local-density-functional formalism provides an accurate theoretical framework for the study of lattice-dynamical properties of solids. With the use of atomic numbers and masses of constituent elements and the crystal structure as the only input information, the calculated phonon frequencies and mode-Grueneisen parameters at GAMMA and X, the third-order force constant for LTO (GAMMA), the shear modulus, and the zone-center TA (110) velocity are all in excellent agreement with experiment. Comparison with other microscopic calculations is made.
Research Organization:
Department of Physics, University of California, and Materials and Molecular Research Division, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720
OSTI ID:
7088029
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter; (United States) Vol. 26:6; ISSN PRBMD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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