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Electron-phonon contribution to the phonon linewidth in Nb: Theory and experiment

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)
We present theoretical calculations and experimental measurements of the phonon linewidth for Nb. The calculations employ the rigid muffin-tin approximation and a realistic band structure. The measurements were done at low temperature to minimize the contributions to the linewidth from phonon-phonon interactions. The calculations predict and experiments confirm strong electron-phonon coupling for the longitudinal phonon modes in the (110) direction.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830
OSTI ID:
7208800
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 39:16; ISSN PRLTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English