Geometrical frustration in an element solid: (beta)-rhombohedral boron
Journal Article
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· Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
OSTI ID:971788
Although a comprehensive understanding of the basic properties of most elemental solids has been achieved, there are still fundamental, open questions regarding simple substances, e.g. boron. Based on an Ising model that describes the intrinsic defect states in elemental boron, we show that this system is the only known element to exhibit geometrical frustration in its solid form. Interestingly, we find that the peculiar transport properties of boron that have been reported over the past forty years originate from the presence of geometrical frustration.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 971788
- Report Number(s):
- LLNL-JRNL-413180
- Journal Information:
- Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, Journal Name: Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 81; ISSN 1098-0121
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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