BAND STRUCTURES OF SOLIDS COMPOSED OF METAL-CLUSTERS

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作者
MANNINEN, M [1 ]
MANSIKKAAHO, J [1 ]
KHANNA, SN [1 ]
JENA, P [1 ]
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[1] VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIV,DEPT PHYS,RICHMOND,VA 23284
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10.1016/0038-1098(93)90908-6
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O469 [凝聚态物理学];
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070205 ;
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Spherical metal clusters with compact atomic geometry and a magic number of valence electrons are expected to form weakly bonded materials where the clusters retain their identity. A simple model potential is used to study the band structure of such materials. The results show that materials assembled of metal clusters are expected to be semiconductors.
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