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Title: Ab initio study of the anharmonic lattice dynamics of iron at the γ - δ phase transition

Journal Article · · Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
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  1. Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Beijing (China). Beijing National Lab. for Condensed Matter Physics, Institute of Physics
  2. Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV (United States). Dept. of Physics and High Pressure Science and Engineering Center

Used first-principles calculations to explore the anharmonic lattice dynamics in high-pressure phase transitions in iron.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
Grant/Contract Number:
NA0001982
OSTI ID:
1332450
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1227034
Journal Information:
Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, Vol. 92, Issue 18; ISSN 1098-0121
Publisher:
American Physical Society (APS)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 10 works
Citation information provided by
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