Coexistence and coupling of two distinct charge density waves in Sm 2Te5

Christos D. Malliakas, Maria Iavarone, Jan Fedor, Mercouri G. Kanatzidis

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Abstract

Sm2Te5 is an example of compound that has two separate charge density wave (CDW) distortions of its square nets of tellurium. The two CDWs originate from electronic instabilities in two distinct parts of the structure but create unique structural patterns due to mutual interference.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)3310-3312
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society
Volume130
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 19 2008

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Catalysis
  • Colloid and Surface Chemistry

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