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Published on: May 29, 2018
IR laser induced spectra in novel crystals CdTe-CuInTe2
O V Parasyuk1, E M Kadykalo, L P Marushko
1Chemical Department, Eastern European University, Al. Voli 6, Lutsk, Ukraine.
Summary
Novel crystalline alloys of Cadmium Telluride-Copper Indium Telluride (CdTe-CuInTe2) were synthesized. Researchers observed spectral changes in anharmonic phonon modes after IR illumination, correlating with quantum chemical calculations.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Solid State Physics
- Spectroscopy
Background:
- Crystalline alloys CdTe-CuInTe2 present unique properties for optoelectronic applications.
- Understanding phonon modes is crucial for characterizing material behavior.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize novel CdTe-CuInTe2 crystalline alloys.
- To investigate photoinduced spectral changes in anharmonic phonon modes.
- To identify the origin of content-dependent anharmonic phonon modes.
Main Methods:
- Synthesis of CdTe-CuInTe2 crystalline alloys.
- Spectroscopic analysis using a continuous wave CO2 laser (approx. 2 kW) to study photoinduced spectral changes.
- Quantum chemical calculations employing the norm-conserving pseudopotential method and Green functions.
Main Results:
- Observed changes in the intensities of principal phonon modes after Infrared (IR) illumination.
- Identified both harmonic and anharmonic phonon modes.
- Established a correlation between phonon mode intensities (1600-1700 cm(-1)) and IR-induced changes.
- Quantum chemical calculations elucidated the origin of content-dependent anharmonic phonon modes.
Conclusions:
- The study successfully synthesized CdTe-CuInTe2 crystalline alloys.
- Photoinduced spectral changes in anharmonic phonon modes were characterized.
- A link between IR illumination, phonon mode behavior, and material composition was established through experimental and computational methods.
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