A lattice dynamical investigation for the Raman and the infrared frequencies of Bi2W2O9

Studies on infrared and Raman-active phonons in the Aurivillius ferroelectric Bi2W2O9 were performed theoretically. The Raman and infrared phonons were calculated by applying a short-range force constant model using normal coordinates having space group Pna21. Sixteen stretching, two repulsive and s...

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Published in:Physica. B, Condensed matter Condensed matter, 2012-02, Vol.407 (3), p.477-484
Main Authors: GUPTA, H. C, ARCHANA, LUTHRA, Vandna
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bending
Condensed matter
Condensed matter: structure, mechanical and thermal properties
Exact sciences and technology
Ferroelectric materials
Infrared
Lattice dynamics
Mathematical models
Phonon states and bands, normal modes, and phonon dispersion
Phonons
Phonons and vibrations in crystal lattices
Physics
Potential energy
Wavenumber
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Summary:Studies on infrared and Raman-active phonons in the Aurivillius ferroelectric Bi2W2O9 were performed theoretically. The Raman and infrared phonons were calculated by applying a short-range force constant model using normal coordinates having space group Pna21. Sixteen stretching, two repulsive and seventeen bending force constants were used for the calculations of the zone center phonons. The calculated Raman and infrared wavenumbers are in very good agreement with the experimental ones in the literature. Potential energy distribution for this compound has also been investigated for the contribution of each force constant towards the Raman and the infrared wavenumbers.
ISSN:0921-4526
1873-2135
DOI:10.1016/j.physb.2011.11.019