LDA theory of the coverage dependence of the local density of states: Li adsorbed on Ru(001)

W. Mannstadt, A. Freeman

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Abstract

To understand recent (Formula presented)-decay NMR experiments on Li atoms chemisorbed on a Ru(001) surface, the work-function changes and the local density of states (LDOS) at (Formula presented) and at the Li nucleus are determined from first-principles local-density full potential linearized augmented plane wave calculations for three coverages (Formula presented) =1, 0.25, and 0.11) and two possible sites for Li (fcc and hcp). From full structure optimizations by means of total energy and atomic force calculations, both a surface and in-plane relaxation are found, and Li chemisorption site preferences are determined as a function of coverage. The calculated LDOS is constant for low coverage whereas the work function changes substantially—both in very good agreement with the (Formula presented)-decay NMR experiments. In contrast, the LDOS at high coverage is predicted to increase by a factor of 2.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)13289-13294
Number of pages6
JournalPhysical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Volume57
Issue number20
DOIs
StatePublished - 1998

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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