Published August 2003 | Version v1
Journal article

Analysis of vibrational modes and phonon density of states of aluminate spinels

  • 1. Chonbuk National University, Jeonju (Korea, Republic of)

Description

The zone-center phonons of MgAl2O4 and ZnAl2O4 have been calculated by applying an angular force constant model. The justified Raman mode (A1g) at 772 cm-1 is taken into consideration for the calculation of the phonons in MgAl2O4. The effect of mass on the interatomic interaction and the vibrational modes in these aluminates is analyzed. The phonon density of states (PDOS) has been calculated in the aluminate spinels by using a sampling method. The effect of heavier Zn on the PDOS is prominent. Also, the lattice dynamics in Zn and Mg aluminate spinels are found to be similar. The calculated results are in good agreement with the experimental data.

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Journal Title
Journal of the Korean Physical Society
Journal Volume
43
Journal Issue
2
Series
23 refs, 1 fig, 3 tabs
Journal Page Range
p. 237-241
ISSN
0374-4884