Pressure dependence of the optical-absorption edge of AlN and graphite-type BN

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作者
Akamaru, F
Onodera, A
Endo, T
Mishima, O
机构
[1] Osaka Univ, Grad Sch Engn Sci, Toyonaka, Osaka 5608531, Japan
[2] Tohoku Univ, Grad Sch Engn, Sendai, Miyagi 9808579, Japan
[3] Natl Inst Res Inorgan Mat, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 3050044, Japan
关键词
inorganic compounds; high pressure; optical properties;
D O I
10.1016/S0022-3697(01)00244-X
中图分类号
O6 [化学];
学科分类号
0703 ;
摘要
Effect of pressure on the band gaps on AIN and graphite-type BN (g-BN) has been studied up to 2.7 GPa at room temperature by measuring the optical-absorption edge of single crystals of each substance pressurized in a sapphire-anvil cell. The direct band gap of AIN shifted towards higher energy at a rate of 49 +/- 1 meV/GPa, whereas in g-BN the pressure dependence of the band gap was -36 +/- 1 meV/GPa. The results are compared with existing first-principles calculations. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:887 / 894
页数:8
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