Abstract
In Raman scattering spectra of RB6, anomalous peaks have been found below 200 cm-1 for the R+3B6, except for phonons and CEF excitations. Their peak intensities decrease with decreasing temperature, and this temperature dependence correlates with that of the mean square displacement of R. Furthermore, their energies decrease with the increase of the cage size of B. This new excitation can be attributed to a local vibration of the R ion, which can be regarded as "rattler" in the cage of B.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 661-662 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Physica B: Condensed Matter |
Volume | 329-333 |
Issue number | II |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Raman scattering
- Rare earth hexaboride
- Rattling mode of rare-earth ion
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering