Lattice strain and p-d repulsion affecting electronic structure of wurtzite Zn1-xCdxO alloys

In the paper, density of states, band structure and electron density difference of Zn1-xCdxO are calculated by first principles, here x varies from 0 to 0.75 at intervals of 0.125, and the band gap obtained from band structure changes from 0.968 eV to 0.043 eV. The lattice strain and p-d repulsion theory are used to investigate variation of the band gap, the results obtained show that the variation is mainly due to the lattice tensile strain. The p-d repulsion in Zn1-xCdxO cannot be neglected. In addition, electron density difference can be used to verify the results.     

Electronic structure and optical properties of In-doped SrTiO3 by density function theory

The effect of In doping on the electronic structure and optical properties of SrTiO3 is investigated by the first-principles calculation of plane wave ultra-soft pseudo-potential based on the density function theory （DFT）. The calculated results reveal that due to the hole doping, the Fermi level shifts into valence bands （VBs） for SrTi1-x InxO3 with x = 0.125 and the system exhibits p-type degenerate semiconductor features. It is suggested according to the density of states （DOS） of SrTi0.875In0.125O3 that the band structure of p-type SrTIO3 can be described by a rigid band model. At the same time, the DOS shifts towards high energies and the optical band gap is broadened. The wide band gap, small transition probability and weak absorption due to the low partial density of states （PDOS） of impurity in the Fermi level result in the optical transparency of the film. The optical transmittance of In doped SrTiO3 is higher than 85% in a visible region, and the transmittance improves greatly. And the cut-off wavelength shifts into a blue-light region with the increase of In doping concentration.     

Oxygen vacancy in N-doped Cu₂ O crystals:A density functional theory study

The N-doping effects on the electronic properties of Cu2O crystals are investigated using density functional theory.The calculated results show that N-doped Cu2O with or without oxygen vacancy exhibits different modifications of electronic band structure.In N anion-doped Cu2O,some N 2p states overlap and mix with the O2p valence band,leading to a slight narrowing of band gap compared with the undoped Cu2O.However,it is found that the coexistence of both N impurity and oxygen vacancy contributes to band gap widening which may account for the experimentally observed optical band gap widening by N doping.     

Oxygen vacancy in N-doped Cu2O crystals: A density functional theory study

The N-doping effects on the electronic properties of Cu2O crystals are investigated using density functional theory. The calculated results show that N-doped Cu2O with or without oxygen vacancy exhibits different modifications of electronic band structure. In N anion-doped Cu2O, some N 2p states overlap and mix with the O 2p valence band, leading to a slight narrowing of band gap compared with the undoped Cu2O. However, it is found that the coexistence of both N impurity and oxygen vacancy contributes to band gap widening which may account for the experimentally observed optical band gap widening by N doping.     

A study on strain affecting electronic structures and optical properties of wurtzite Mg0.25 Zn0.75O by first-principles

We have made a first principles study to investigate density of states, band structure, the dielectric function and absorption spectra of wurtzite Mg 0.25 Zn 0.75 O. The calculation is carried out in a-axis and c-axis strain changing in the range from 0.3 to -0.2 in intervals of 0.1. The results calculated from density of states show that the bottom of conduction band is always dominated by Zn 4s and the top of valence band is always dominated by O 2p in a-axis and c-axis strain. Zn 4s will shift to higher energy range when a-axis strain changes in the range from 0.3 to 0, and then shift to lower energy range when a-axis strain changes in the range from 0 to -0.2. But Zn 4s will always shift to higher energy range when c-axis strain changes in the range from 0.3 to -0.2. The variations of band gap calculated from band structure and absorption spectra are also investigated, which are consistent with the results obtained from density of states. In addition, we analyse and discuss the imaginary part of the dielectric function ε 2 .     

Theoretical optoelectronic analysis of intermediate-band photovoltaic material based on ZnY1-xOx （Y = S,Se, Te） semiconductors by first-principles calculations

The structural, energetic, and electronic properties of lattice highly mismatched ZnY1-xOx （Y = S, Se, Te） ternary alloys with dilute O concentrations are calculated from first principles within the density functional theory. We demonstrate the formation of an isolated intermediate electronic band structure through diluted O-substitute in zinc-blende ZnY （Y = S, Se, Te） at octahedral sites in a semiconductor by the calculations of density of states （DOS）, leading to a significant absorption below the band gap of the parent semiconductor and an enhancement of the optical absorption in the whole energy range of the solar spectrum. It is found that the intermediate band states should be described as a result of the coupling between impurity O 2p states with the conduction band states. Moreover, the intermediate bands （IBs） in ZnTeO show high stabilization with the change of O concentration resulting from the largest electronegativity difference between O and Te compared with in the other ZnSO and ZnSeO.     

First-principles study of structure and nonlinear optical properties of CdHg(SCN)4 crystal

The geometric structure,electronic structure,and optical properties of CdHg(SCN)4 crystal are calculated by using the density functional perturbation theory and Green function screening Coulomb interaction approximation.The band gap of CdHg(SCN)4 crystal is calculated to be 3.198 eV,which is in good agreement with the experimental value 3.265 eV.The calculated second-order nonlinear optical coefficients are d_(14) = 1.2906 pm/V and d_(15) = 5.0928 pm/V,which are in agreement with the experimental results(d_(14)=(1.4 ±0.6) pm/V and d_(15)=(6.0 ±0.9) pm/V).Moreover,it is found that the contribution to the valence band mainly comes from Cd-4d,Hg-5d states,and the contributions to the valence band top and the conduction band bottom predominantly come from C-2p,N-2p,and S-3p states.The second-order nonlinear optical effect of CdHg(SCN)_4 crystal results mainly from the internal electronic transition of(SCN)~-.     

Modification of Band Gap of -SiC by N-Doping

The geometrical and electronic structures of nitrogen-doped β-SiC are investigated by employing the first principles of plane wave ultra-soft pseudo-potential technology based on density functional theory. The structures of SiC1-xNx （x = 0, 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4） with different doping concentrations are optimized. The results reveal that the band gap of β-SiC transforms from an indirect band gap to a direct band gap with band gap shrinkage after carbon atoms are replaced by nitrogen atoms. The Fermi level shifts from valence band top to conduction band by doping nitrogen in pure β-SiC, and the doped β-SiC becomes metallic. The degree of Fermi levels entering into the conduction band increases with the increment of doping concentration; however, the band gap becomes narrower. This is attributed to defects with negative electricity occurring in surrounding silicon atoms. With the increase of doping concentration, more residual electrons, more easily captured by the 3p orbit in the silicon atom, will be provided by nitrogen atoms to form more defects with negative electricity.     

First-principles studies of electronic,optical,and mechanical properties of γ-Bi_2Sn_2O_7

The detailed theoretical studies of electronic,optical,and mechanical properties of γ-Bi_2Sn_2O_7 are carried out by using first-principle density functional theory calculations.Our calculated results indicate that γ-Bi_2Sn_2O_7 is the p-type semiconductor with an indirect band gap of about 2.72 e V.The flat electronic bands close to the valence band maximum are mainly composed of Bi-6s and O-2p states and play a key role in determining the electrical properties of γ-Bi_2Sn_2O_7.The calculated complex dielectric function and macroscopic optical constants including refractive index,extinction coefficient,absorption coefficients,reflectivity,and electron energy-loss function show that γ-Bi_2Sn_2O_7 is an excellent light absorbing material.The analysis on mechanical properties shows that γ-Bi_2Sn_2O_7 is mechanically stable and highly isotropic.     

First-principle calculation on the defect energy level of carbon vacancy in 4H--SiC

First, electronic structures of perfect wurtzite 4H-SiC were calculated by using first-principle ultra-soft pseudo- potential approach of the plane wave based on the density functional theory; and the structure changes, band structures, and density of states were studied. Then the defect energy level of carbon vacancy in band gap was examined by substituting the carbon in 4H-SiC with carbon vacancy. The calculated results indicate the new defect energy level generated by the carbon vacancy, and its location in the band gap in 4H-SiC, which has the character of deep acceptor. A proper explanation for green luminescence in 4H-SiC is given according to the calculated results which are in good agreement with our measurement results.     

氧化石墨烯纳米带能带结构和态密度的第一性原理研究

基于密度泛函理论,采用第一性原理方法,计算了氧化石墨烯纳米带的电荷密度、能带结构和分波态密度。结果表明,石墨烯纳米带被氧化后,转变为间接带隙半导体,带隙值为0.375 e V。电荷差分密度表明,从C原子和H原子到O原子之间有电荷的转移。分波态密度显示,在导带和价带中C-2s、2p,O-2p,H-1s电子态之间存在强烈的杂化效应。在费米能级附近,O-2p态电子局域效应的贡献明显,对于改善氧化石墨烯纳米带的半导体发光效应起到了主要作用。     

第一性原理研究B掺杂Mn_4Si_7的电子结构和光学性质

采用基于密度泛函理论的第一性原理计算方法,对未掺杂及B掺杂Mn_4Si_7的电子结构和光学性质进行理论计算.研究结果表明,未掺杂Mn_4Si_7是间接带隙半导体,其禁带宽度为0.786 eV,B掺杂后其禁带宽度下降为0.723 eV. B掺杂Mn_4Si_7是p型半导体材料.未掺杂Mn_4Si_7在近红外区的吸收系数达到10~5 cm~(-1),B掺杂引起Mn_4Si_7的折射率、吸收系数、反射系数及光电导率增加.     

Indirect to direct gap transition in low-dimensional nanostructures of Silicon and Germanium

The electronic band structures of Si and Ge low-dimensional nanostructure such as nanofilms and nanowires have been calculated using first principles based on density functional theory (DFT) with the generalized gradient approximation (GGA). The calculation results show that a direct band gap can be obtained from Si orientation [100] or in Ge orientation [111] confined low dimensional nanostructure. However, an indirect band gap is still kept in the Si orientation [111] or in the Ge orientation [110] confined low dimensional nanostructure. The calculation results are interesting and the transition mechanism from indirect to direct band gap in low dimensional nanostructures is given in the physical structures model.     

Modelling amorphous silicon with hydrogenated defects: GW treatment of the ST12 phase

The ST12 phase of silicon is investigated as a possible model for amorphous silicon (a-Si). The structure is studied both with and without hydrogenated hole defects to model the properties of hydrogenated amorphous silicon (a-Si:H) as well as a-Si. A density functional theory model of ST12 Si is structurally relaxed, and the radial correlation function and phonon density of states are used to compare the structural properties of the model to those of a-Si. One-shot GW self-energy corrections are used to generate the band structure, and the corrected electronic structure is found to reproduce the experimental energy gap of a-Si. Introducing hydrogenated defects to the ST12 structure leads to a slight decrease in the band gap and a shift in the density of states, as the breaking of symmetry results in band splitting. The dielectric functions are calculated for both a-Si and a-Si:H, using the GW corrected band structures, with a density functional perturbation theory approach. The model ST12 Si is found to absorb strongly at slightly lower energies than experimental a-Si, whereas the spectrum of the hydrogenated ST12 closely matches that of a-Si:H.     

NaB6Si: A novel wide band gap semiconductor with great hardness

Using first-principles calculations, a novel B₁₂-based ternary compound, NaB₆Si structure is proposed in this work. This structure is confirmed to be dynamically, thermodynamically, and mechanically stable at ambient pressure. The formation energy of NaB₆Si is lower than that of experimentally synthesized Na₈B_74.5Si_17.5. The Vickers hardness is calculated to be 30.2 GPa, indicating NaB₆Si is a promising hard material. The band structure and density of states reveal that NaB₆Si is a wide band gap semiconductor with a band gap approximately 2.88 eV. This study provides a fundamental understanding of the structural, mechanical, and electronic properties in NaB₆Si.     

单层金属卤化物CoX_2(X=Cl、Br、I)可调能隙和磁性研究

本文采用密度泛函理论系统的研究了二维单层金属卤化物CoX_2(X=Cl,Br,I)的结构稳定性、电子性质和磁性质.三种卤化物的束缚能分别是9.01、8.04和6.95 eV,表明Co原子和卤素原子间存在强相互作用.三种材料的能带结构都显示了间接带隙半导体特性.三种材料的总磁矩都是3 μ_B,主要来源于Co原子的磁矩.为了实现对材料物性的调控,我们考虑了双轴应变.发现压缩应变不仅可以显著增强铁磁态的稳定性,还可以实现体系从间接带隙半导体向直接带隙半导体的转变.     

LiB6Si: An indirect band gap semiconductor

Using first-principle calculations, mechanical properties, electronic structure, and Raman spectra of LiB₆Si structure were investigated. The band structures calculated by GGA-PBE and HSE06 methods reveal that LiB₆Si is an indirect band gap semiconductor. The band gap estimated by HSE06 method is about 2.24 eV, which is in good agreement with that of experimental value 2.27 eV. The calculated tensile stress-strain curves of LiB₆Si reveal that [010] direction is the cleavage direction under tensile strains. The calculated Raman spectra of LiB₆Si are also in good agreement with that of measured. The position of the band gap may provide a basis for further photocatalysis research on LiB₆Si.     

锰掺杂二硅化铬电子结构和光学性质的第一性原理计算

采用基于第一性原理的密度泛函理论(DFT)赝势平面波方法计算了锰掺杂二硅化铬(CrSi2)体系的能带结构、态密度和光学性件质.计算结果表明末掺杂CrSi2属于间接带隙半导体间接带隙宽度△ER=0.35 eV;Mn掺杂后费米能级进入导带,带隙变窄,且间接带隙宽度△Eg=0.24 eV,CrSi2转变为n型半导体.光学参数发生改变,静态介电常数由掺杂前的ε1(O)=32变为掺杂后的ε1(O)=58;进一步分析了掺杂对CrSi2的能带结构、态密度和光学性质的影响,为CrSi2材料掺杂改件的研究提供r理论依据.     

Mn掺杂6H-SiC的第一性原理研究

本文通过密度泛函理论第一性原理平面波超软赝势计算方法计算了Mn掺杂6H-SiC的电子结构与光学性质。计算结果显示掺杂Mn后的6H-SiC为间接带隙p型半导体,且带隙较本征体有所降低,带隙由2.022 eV降为0.602 eV,电子从价带跃迁所需能量减少。掺杂后的Mn的3d能级在能带结构中以杂质能级出现,提高了载流子浓度,导电性增强。光学性质研究中,掺杂Mn后的介电函数虚部在低能处增加,电子激发态数量增多,跃迁概率增大。掺杂后的光吸收谱能量初值也较未掺杂的3.1 eV扩展到0 eV,反射谱发生红移。由于禁带宽度的降低使得光电导率起始范围得到扩展。     

Ge，Al掺杂锰硅化合物Mn4Si7的第一性原理计算

基于密度泛函理论（DFT）的第一性原理计算方法,对本征Mn4Si7以及Ge,Al单掺杂和共掺杂Mn4Si7的晶体结构,能带结构,态密度以及光学性质进行了计算和分析.计算结果表明：本征态Mn4Si7的禁带宽度为0.810 eV,为直接带隙半导体材料,掺杂后晶体结构稍微变化,禁带宽度减小,且共掺杂时禁带宽度最小,电导率最好.Al以及Ge,Al共同掺杂时会产生杂质能级.掺杂后光子能量向低能级方向移动,光电导率,光吸收,反射系数都有所增大,说明掺杂改善了Mn4Si7的光学性质,从而可以提高光伏发电效率.