Observation of charge-density wave domains on the Cr(110) surface by low-temperature scanning tunneling microscopy

We have studied the Cr(110) surface with low-temperature scanning tunneling microscopy at 6 to 145 K. For tunneling voltages below +/-150 mV we observe a surface charge-density wave (CDW) with a wavelength of 42 A and wave fronts aligned with the [001] in-plane direction. The observed wave pattern i...

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Published in:Physical review letters 2000-10, Vol.85 (16), p.3500-3503
Main Authors: Braun, K, Folsch, S, Meyer, G, Rieder, K
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:We have studied the Cr(110) surface with low-temperature scanning tunneling microscopy at 6 to 145 K. For tunneling voltages below +/-150 mV we observe a surface charge-density wave (CDW) with a wavelength of 42 A and wave fronts aligned with the [001] in-plane direction. The observed wave pattern is identified as the surface projection of the bulk CDW's arising from the spin-density wave ground state of Cr with the Q vector parallel to [100] and [010], respectively. The bulk CDW with Q parallel to the [001] in-plane direction appears, however, to be strongly suppressed at the Cr(110) surface.
ISSN:0031-9007
1079-7114
DOI:10.1103/PhysRevLett.85.3500