Optical phonons in CuAlS2

The optical phonons at k=0 of CuAlS₂ have been investigated by Raman scattering, infrared reflectivity and absorption measurements from 50 to 1000 cm^-1 at T=300 K. Eleven of the thirteen expected optically active phonons have been observed and identified with respect to their symmetry types. The phonon frequencies appear in a range from 498 to 76 cm^-1 with predominant polar modes at 445 and 266 cm^-1. The dielectric dispersion for E ⊥ c and E ∥ c has been determined by Kramers-Kronig integrations.     

Raman and infrared spectra of ZnSiAs2

The optical phonons at k = 0 of ZnSiAs₂ have been investigated by Raman scattering and infrared reflectivity measurements at 300 K. Eleven of thirteen expected optically active phonons have been observed and identified with respect to their symmetry types. The phonon frequencies appear in the range from 415 cm^-1 to 75 cm^-1 with predominant polar modes at 400 cm^-1 (gG₅), 389 cm^-1 (Γ₄) and 242 cm^-1 (Γ₄). The dielectric dispersion for E ⊥ c and E 6 c has been determined by Kramers-Kronig integrations.     

Vibrational properties of crystals with TlSe type structure

The lattice vibration spectra of TlS and TllnSe₂ crystals were investigated by infrared reflectivity in the wavenumber range from 20 to 5000 cm^?1. The frequencies of K = 0 phonons were determined by Kramers-Kronig analysis of the spectra. All five infrared active lattice vibrations predicted by the group theoretical analysis were identified. The normal coordinates of vibrations for five infrared active phonons were determined. In the approximation which does not take into consideration long range Coulomb interaction values of the force constant and effective changes are obtained for TlSe, TlS and TllnSe₂ crystals.     

Chemisorption of nitrogen on platinum {111}: Reflection-absorption infrared spectroscopy

Reflection-absorption infrared spectroscopy has been combined with thermal desorption and surface coverage measurements to study nitrogen adsorption on a {111}-oriented platinum ribbon under ultrahigh vacuum conditions. Desorption spectra show a single peak (at 180 K) after adsorption at 120 K, giving a coverage-independent activation energy for desorption'of ～40 kJmol^?1. The initial sticking probability at this temperature is 0.15, and the maximum uptake was ～1.1 × 10¹⁴ molecule cm^?2. The adsorbed nitrogen was readily displaced by CO, h₂ and O₂. An infrared absorption band was observed with a peak located at 2238 ± 1 cm^?1, and a halfwidth of 9 cm^?1, with a molecular intensity comparable to that reported for CO on Pt{111}. The results are compared with data for chemisorption on other group VIII metals. An earlier assignment of infrared active nitrogen to B₅ sites on these metals is brought into question by the present results.     

Polar optic phonons in Hg2Cl2 and Hg2Br2

Far infrared (30–430 cm^?1) reflectivity measurements of Hg₂Cl₂ and Hg₂Br₂ single crystals have been performed in polarized light. The spectra, which are in agreement with group-theoretical predictions, were analyzed by the oscillator fitting procedure and Kramers-Kronig method. The results are compared with the existing data from other measurements and the large anisotropy of polar modes is briefly discussed. The polarization vectors of all long-wavelength symmetry modes were determined group-theoretically.     

Far infrared absorption of a-GeSe

Far infrared absorption measurements have been made on a series of a-Ge_xSe_1?x films with near equiatomic compositions. The only sharp feature is an absorption line at 260cm^-1, and the compositional dependance of this feature is correctly described by a model in which the Ge(Se) atoms are 4(2) fold co-ordinated. There is no evidence in our amorphous samples of any absorption band in the frequency range (160?190cm^?1) of the major IR active modes of 3:3 fold co-ordinated crystalline GeSe.     

Schwingungsspektrum von Magnesiumsulfat-Heptahydrat (Epsomit) und Cäsiumsulfat

As in the preceding paper [1], infrared reflection spectra of single crystals of orthorhombic MgSO₄·7H₂O and MgSO₄·7D₂O have been obtained at 300°K, 80°K, and at about 14°K in the region between 4000 cm^?1 and 400 cm^?1. By a Kronig-Kramers analysis, the frequencies of the infrared active transitions have been determined. The spectra and their temperature dependence are contrasted with reflection spectra of anhydrous, orthorhombic Cs₂SO₄, which show practically no temperature dependence. The spectra of the magnesium compounds show two prominent features: 1. In the region below 700 cm^?1, the low-temperature experiments show the existence of many distinct vibrational modes arising mainly from the coupled translational and librational motions of the water molecules. These observations will be discussed in the light of the results of the preceding paper [1]. 2. The internal vibrations of the SO₄-ions at about 1100 cm^?1 present a very interesting combination of two solid-state effects on vibrational states of molecules in crystals: a) The threefold degeneracy of this mode is lifted by the deformation of the molecule due to the asymmetric crystal field, and b) the coupling of four molecules in the unit cell (resonance or correlation-field coupling) results in a further splitting of each mode into four clearly separated states of which three are infrared active. The magnitude of this splitting is calculated with the Davydov-theory (Coulomb-interaction of the transition-dipoles), making use of the crystal structure and the experimentally determined strength of the transition dipoles. Considering the limitation of the model, fairly good agreement with the experiment is obtained.     

Far infrared and millimetre dielectric response of incommensurate and ferroelectric K2SeO4

Dielectric response of K₂SeO₄ in the spectral region 5–460cm^–1 was determined using transmissivity and reflectivity measurements as a function of temperature between 80 and 300K. The spectral features above 20cm^–1 are interpreted using results of lattice vibrational analysis in three known commensurate phases. The low-frequency dielectric anomaly in the incommensurate phase can be roughly described by critical slowing-down of a Debye relaxation given rise to by the overdamped infrared active phason mode which softens at the incommensurate-commensurate transition.     

The submillimeter wave spectrum of 32S16O2, 32S16O2(ν2), and 34S16O2

Extensive new measurements in the region 400–1000 GHz have been made on ³²S¹⁶O₂, ³²S¹⁶O₂(ν₂), and ³⁴S¹⁶O₂. These measurements represent almost a threefold extension in the frequency region for which high-resolution microwave data are available. These data have been combined with the previously available microwave data for this analysis. The results, when extrapolated into the far infrared, compare favorably with recent results obtained from high-resolution FIR spectroscopy.     

Rotational spectrum and structure of asymmetric dinitrogen trioxide, N2O3

The rotational spectra of the ground vibrational state and the ν₉ = 1 torsional state have been reinvestigated and accurate spectroscopic constants have been determined. The torsional frequency, ν₉ = 70(15) cm⁻¹, has been determined by relative intensity measurements. The assignment of the infrared spectrum has been slightly revised and an accurate harmonic force field has been calculated. The equilibrium structure has been determined using different, complementary methods: experimental, semi-experimental and ab initio, leading to r(NN) = 1.870(2) Å, in particular.     

The Bending Vibrational Ladder of HCN by Hot Gas Emission Spectroscopy

High-resolution measurements have been made on the infrared emission spectrum of the doubly substituted HCN isotopomer, H¹³C¹⁵N, at temperatures on the order of 1370 K. The measurements cover the region 400-850 cm⁻¹ with a resolution (1/MOPD) of 0.006 cm⁻¹. We could assign hot bands with upper levels up to the 0 11¹¹ 0 state. The assignments have been verified for states up to v₂=5 by fitting with earlier room temperature absorption measurements of overtone and hot bands. All the measurements for H¹³C¹⁵N have been combined in a single least-squares fit that includes approximately 8670 rovibrational lines which have a root-mean-square deviation on the order of 0.000 33 cm⁻¹. The spectroscopic constants for the bending states v₂=1,…,11 are reported, as well as those for some combination states involving the two stretching modes.     

Raman and far-infrared spectra of NaCrS2

The Raman and far-infrared spectra of the layer structure compound NaCrS₂ have been investigated. Two Raman active modes have been identified and their observed symmetries are in accord with the R$\text{3}$m space group symmetry of NaCrS₂. Three of the four predicted infrared active modes have been observed. One of the infrared modes appears as a strong reststrahlen band indicating that the bonding in NaCrS₂ is partially ionic.     

Hydrostatic pressure behavior of the exchange fields in MnF2 : Fe

We have determined the pressure dependence of both impurity and host exchange fields in MnF₂ : Fe²⁺ by measuring the frequency shifts of far infrared active modes in MnF₂ : Fe²⁺, MnF₂, and ZnF₂ : Fe²⁺ at pressure up to 7.1 kbar.     

Judd–Ofelt analysis and improvement of thermal and optical properties of tellurite glasses by adding P2O5

Er³⁺ and Er³⁺/Yb³⁺ co-doped tellurite glasses, suitable for developing optical fiber laser and amplifier, have been elaborated from the conventional melt-quenching method. Results of differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) measurements indicate a good thermal stability of tellurite glasses. The DSC measurements show an improvement of thermal stability of glass hosts after adding P₂O₅. Absorption spectrum from near infrared to visible was obtained and the Judd–Ofelt (J–O) intensity parameters (Ω₂, Ω₄, and Ω₆) were determined. Spontaneous emission probabilities of some relevant transitions, branching ratio, and radiative lifetimes of several excited states of Er³⁺ have been predicted using intensity J–O parameters. Absorption cross-section and calculated emission cross-section, using the McCumber method, for the ⁴I_13/2→⁴I_15/2 transition, were determined and compared for the doped and co-doped glasses. Energy transfer (ET) and effect of changing concentration of P₂O₅ and Yb³⁺ ions on spectroscopic properties were investigated. It was found that the addition of P₂O₅ can increase the symmetry of the Er³⁺ ion. As a consequence, PL lifetime becomes more longer.The spectroscopic properties and the efficient infrared luminescence indicate that Er³⁺ doped TeO₂–ZnO–Na₂O–Er₂O₃(TZNE) is a promising laser and amplifier materials and may be a potentially useful material for developing upconversion fiber optical devices.     

Infrared absorption spectra of a Nd0.5Ho0.5Fe3(BO3)4 crystal

Infrared absorption spectra of a Nd_0.5Ho_0.5Fe₃(BO₃)₄ crystal in the spectral range of 30–1700 cm^–1 have been measured at temperatures from 6 to 300 K. The experimental spectra have been analyzed based on the semiempirical calculation of the lattice dynamics and the analysis of correlation diagrams of borate complexes. No changes associated with structural phase transitions have been detected in the temperature range of measurements; the effect of magnetic ordering on the infrared absorption spectra has not been observed.     

Absorption line strengths of <Superscript>15</Superscript>NH<Subscript>3</Subscript> in the near infrared spectral region

We present initial results of an investigation of the near infrared absorption spectrum of ¹⁵NH₃ between 6468 and 6692 cm⁻¹. A widely tunable external cavity diode laser is used in a direct absorption setup to determine the line positions and line strengths of several lines in that spectral range. Line data measurements on a ¹⁴NH₃ sample are used for validation of the setup by comparison of the results with available literature data. The presented overview measurements on absorption lines of ¹⁵NH₃ have been performed to serve as a starting point for candidate line selection for prospective isotopic ratio measurements of ¹⁴NH₃ and ¹⁵NH₃.     

Infrared lattice vibration spectra of CuInSe2 and CuGaTe2

The lattice vibration spectra of CuInSe₂ and CuGaTe₂ were investigated by infrared reflectivity measurements in the wavenumber range from 55 to 5000 cm^?1. The mode energies were determined by a Kramers-Kronig analysis of the spectra. The results are compared with existing measurements and some general trends in the phonon energies of the I-III-VI₂ compounds are discussed.     

Determination of the absorption constant in the interband region by photocurrent measurements

We determined high absorption constants of crystals from photocurrent measurements within the interband absorption region (10–10⁴ cm^-1). The method has been demonstrated in the interband absorption regime near 530 nm in Sn₂P₂S₆, a novel infrared sensitive photorefractive material, and in the interband absorption regime near 257 nm of near stoichiometric LiTaO₃. Besides the verification of older measurements with our new technique, precise absorption data for Sn₂P₂S₆ in the wavelength range 488–514 nm are presented. PACS 42.70.Nq; 72.41.+w; 78.20.Ci     

Far infrared measurements of (TMTSF)2ClO4

Polarized far infrared reflectance measurements from 20 to 330 cm^?1 have been made on the organic superconductor (TMTSF)₂ClO₄. The feature in the reflectance at 28 cm^?1 has been studied as a function of temperature and applied magnetic field. Our results suggest that this feature is associated with a coupled electron-phonon mode rather than a pseudogap due to fluctuational superconductivity as has been suggested by others. In addition, a Kramers-Kronig analysis of the reflectance indicates that there is a concentration of oscillator strength above 100–150 cm^?1.     

Raman Intensity of the v C=O Band in Hydrogen Bonded Complexes Involving Ethylformate and Phenol Derivatives

The hydrogen bonded complexes between carbonyl bases and hydroxylic derivatives have been extensively studied by infrared spectrometry; by comparison very little Raman data have been reported in the literature. Some qualitative measurements on the v _C=O band of acetone dissolved in water-tetrachloride mixtures have been performed by Singurel¹. Quantitative data on the absolute Raman intensity have been obtained for complexes involving cyclohexanone², acetone, acetophenone³ and methylacetate⁴. For these systems, hydrogen bond formation brings about a moderate intensity enhancement of the v _C=O band. In this work the Raman intensity of the v _C=O band of ethylformate (EtFo) complexed with phenol derivatives is investigated.