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Title: Local Atomic Structure of Semiconductor Alloys Using Pair Distribution Function Analysis

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/795601· OSTI ID:795601

We have been taking advantage of recent experimental developments, which involve utilizing diffraction data from x-rays or neutrons out to very large wave-vectors, to obtain a detailed structural characterization of semiconductor alloys. This approach allows an accurate Pair Distribution Function (PDF) to be obtained to 20A and beyond and reveals the local structure of the alloy directly. These data can be modeled explicitly to learn about local correlations and short-range order in materials. We are combining theory, modeling and experiments to study a range of materials from semiconductors to thermoelectrics and proton conductors.

Research Organization:
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
(US)
DOE Contract Number:
FG02-97ER45651
OSTI ID:
795601
Report Number(s):
DOE/ER/45651; TRN: US200221%%1987
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 24 Jun 2002
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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