An ab initio study of the structural,elastic, electronic and optical properties of the newly synthesized nitridoaluminate LiCaAlN2

The structural parameters, elastic constants, electronic structure and optical properties of the recently reported monoclinic quaternary nitridoaluminate LiCaAlN₂ are investigated in detail using the ab initio plane-wave pseudopotential method within the generalized gradient approximation. The calculated equilibrium structural parameters are in excellent agreement with the experimental data, which validate the reliability of the applied theoretical method. The chemical and structural stabilities of LiCaAlN₂ are confirmed by calculating the cohesion energy and enthalpy of formation. Chemical band stiffness is calculated to explain the pressure dependence of the lattice parameters. Through the band structure calculation, LiCaAlN₂ is predicted to be an indirect band gap of 2.725 eV. The charge-carrier effective masses are estimated from the band structure dispersions. The frequency-dependent dielectric function, absorption coefficient, refractive index, extinction coefficient, reflectivity coefficient and electron energy loss function spectra are calculated for polarized incident light in a wide energy range. Optical spectra exhibit a noticeable anisotropy. Single-crystal and polycrystalline elastic constants and related properties, including isotropic sound velocities and Debye temperatures, are numerically estimated. The calculated elastic constants and elastic compliances are used to analyse and visualize the elastic anisotropy of LiCaAlN₂. The calculated elastic constants demonstrate the mechanical stability and brittle behaviour of the considered material.     

First-principles study of structural,elastic, electronic and optical properties of RDX under pressure

ABSTRACT

The influences of pressure on structural, elastic, electronic and optical properties of α-RDX under pressure from 0 to 40?GPa have been investigated by performing first-principles calculations. The obtained structural parameters based on the GGA-PBE+G calculations are consistent with previous experimental values. The results of B/G, C₁₂-C₄₄ and Poisson's ratio show that α-RDX has changed to ductility under pressure between 0 and 5?GPa. The obvious rotation of NO₂ group in the equatorial position appears, especially in the range of pressure from 10 to 15?GPa, which influences the elastic and mechanical properties of α-RDX. Moreover, we find that the electrons of α-RDX become more active under higher pressure by comparing the curves of DOS under different pressure. Furthermore, the anisotropy of optical properties under different pressures has been shown.     

Electronic structure and optical properties of the red and yellow mercuric iodides

With the help of the ab initio full-potential linearized augmented plane wave (FPLAPW) method, calculations of the electronic structure and linear optical properties are carried out for red HgI₂ and yellow HgI₂. It is found that the red HgI₂ has a direct gap of 1.22834 eV and the yellow HgI₂ has an indirect gap of 2.11222 eV. For the red HgI₂, the calculated optical spectra are qualitatively in agreement with the experimental data. Furthermore, the origins of the different peaks of ε ₂ (ω ) are discussed. Our calculated anisotropic dielectric function of the red HgI₂ is a nice match with the experimental results. Our calculated results are able to reproduce the overall trend of the experimental reflectivity spectra. Although no comparable experimental and theoretical results are available, clearly, the above proves the reliability of our calculations, suggesting that our calculations should be convincing for the yellow HgI₂. Finally, the different optical properties are discussed.     

Structural,elastic, electronic and thermal properties of M2SbP (M = Ti,Zr and Hf)

The structural, elastic, electronic and thermal properties of M₂SbP (M = Ti, Zr and Hf) were studied by means of a pseudo-potential plane-wave method based on the density functional theory within both the local density approximation and the generalised gradient approximation. The optimised zero-pressure geometrical parameters, i.e. the two unit cell lengths (a, c) and the internal coordinate (z), were in good agreement with available experimental and theoretical data. The effect of high pressure, up to 20 GPa, on the lattice constants shows that the contractions along the a-axis were higher than along c-axis. The anisotropic independent elastic constants were calculated using the static finite strain technique. Numerical estimations of the bulk modulus, shear modulus, Young's modulus, Poisson's ratio, average sound velocity and Debye temperature for ideal polycrystalline M₂SbP aggregates were performed in the framework of the Voigt–Reuss–Hill approximation. The calculated band structures show that all studied materials are electrical conductors. Analysis of the atomic site projected densities showed that the bonding is of covalent–ionic nature with the presence of metallic character. The density of states at the Fermi level is dictated by the transition metal d–d bands; the Sb element has little effect. Thermal effects on some macroscopic properties of M₂SbP were predicted using the quasi-harmonic Debye model, in which the lattice vibrations are taken into account. The variations of the volume expansion coefficient, heat capacity and Debye temperature with pressure and temperature in the ranges 0–50 GPa and 0–2000 K were obtained successfully.     

闪锌矿GaN弹性性质、电子结构和光学性质外压力效应的理论研究

采用基于密度泛函理论(DFT)的第一性原理平面波赝势方法,结合广义梯度近似(GGA)下的RPBE和局域密度近似(LDA)的CA-PZ交换-关联泛函对闪锌矿结构的GaN在高压的性质进行了系统研究. 计算结果表明:弹性常数、体模量、杨氏模量和能隙都具有明显的外压力效应,计算结果与实验值和理论值很好的符合. 同时利用计算的能带结构和态密度系统分析了GaN的介电函数、折射率、反射率、吸收系数和能量损失函数等光学性质及其外压力效应. 分析结果为GaN的设计与应用提供了理论依据. 关键词： 第一性原理计算 电子结构 光学性质 闪锌矿GaN     

BaHfO3纳米薄膜电子结构、光学和弹性性质的第一性原理研究

采用基于密度泛函理论的第一性原理方法,在局域密度近似（LDA）下研究了厚度为0.626～2.711nm (100)面BaHfO3薄膜的电子结构、光学和弹性性质．电子结构和光学性质计算结果表明：以BaO为表面层原子的BaHfO3纳米薄膜均为直接带隙半导体材料,带隙随薄膜厚度减小而逐渐减小,表现出明显的量子尺寸效应,此时薄膜的光学吸收边发生红移,吸收带出现窄化现象．以HfO2作为表面层原子的BaHfO3薄膜则属于间接带隙半导体材料,且带隙随薄膜厚度减小而微弱增加．弹性性质计算结果表明：体弹模量、剪切模量和杨氏模量等表征材料硬度的力学参数均随BaHfO3纳米薄膜厚度减小而显著减小,呈现尺寸效应．电荷密度分布分析揭示了薄膜厚度改变了BaHfO3纳米薄膜的价健特性,这是材料硬度改变的内在原因．该研究结果为BaHfO3纳米薄膜材料的设计与应用提供了理论依据．     

P掺杂硅纳米管电子结构与光学性质的研究

采用基于密度泛函理论的第一性原理计算,研究了P掺杂对单壁扶手型硅纳米管电子结构和光学性质的影响.结果表明:经过P掺杂,单壁扶手型硅纳米管的能带结构从间接带隙变为直接带隙,其价带顶主要由Si-3p态电子构成,导带底主要由Si-3p态电子和Si-3s态电子共同决定;同时通过P掺杂,使单壁扶手型硅纳米管的禁带宽度变窄,导电性增强,吸收光谱产生红移.研究结果为硅纳米管在光电器件方面的应用提供了理论基础.     

Theoretical prediction of the structural,elastic, electronic and thermodynamic properties of V3M (M = Si,Ge and Sn) compounds

Density functional theory (DFT), is used in our calculations to study the V₃M (M = Si, Ge and Sn) compounds, we are found that V₃Sn compound is mechanically unstable because of a negative C₄₄ = −19.41 GPa. For each of these compounds considered, the lowest energy structure is found to have the lowest N(E_f) value. Also there is a strong interaction between V and V, the interaction between M (M = Si, Ge, Sn) and V (M and M) is negative, not including Si [Sn]. In phonon density of states PDOS, the element contributions varies from lighter (high frequency) to heaviest (low frequency).     

Theoretical investigation of the elastic,electronic, thermodynamic and optical properties of the zinc-blende structure AlN under high pressure

The elastic, electronic, thermodynamic and optical properties of the zinc-blende structure aluminum nitride (AlN) under high pressure have been investigated using first-principles calculations. The dependencies of the elastic constants, the bulk modulus, the shear modulus and energy gaps on the applied pressure are presented, and the results are in good agreement with comparable experimental and theoretical values. Also, the energy band structure and density of states under high pressure have been analysed. Furthermore, the optical constants, including the dielectric function, optical reflectivity, refractive index and electron energy loss, are discussed for radiation up to 50 eV.     

BaZr0.5Ti0.5O3电子结构、力学和光学性质的第一性原理研究

在广义梯度近似（GGA）下,采用基于密度泛函理论的第一性原理方法对BaZr0.5Ti0.5O3的电子结构、力学性质和光学性质进行了理论计算．计算得到该晶体的晶格常数为4.145925 Å,且此材料是一种间隙的半导体材料,价带和导带都来源于Ba原子、O原子的p态和Ti原子、Zr原子的d态电子间的杂化;力学性质的计算得到：BaZrO3和BaZr0.5Ti0.5O3的晶体结构稳定,且BaZrO3晶体掺杂Ti元素后体系的硬度变大;光学计算结果表明BaZr0.5Ti0.5O3的静态介电常数为4.20,吸收主要集中在低能区,静态折射率为2.00,能量损失峰出现在11.59eV处．上述研究结果为BaZr0.5Ti0.5O3材料的设计和应用提供了理论依据．     

BaZr0.5Ti0.5O3电子结构、力学和光学性质的第一性原理研究

在广义梯度近似（GGA）下,采用基于密度泛函理论的第一性原理方法对BaZr0.5Ti0.5O3的电子结构、力学性质和光学性质进行了理论计算．计算得到该晶体的晶格常数为4.145925 Å,且此材料是一种间隙的半导体材料,价带和导带都来源于Ba原子、O原子的p态和Ti原子、Zr原子的d态电子间的杂化;力学性质的计算得到：BaZrO3和BaZr0.5Ti0.5O3的晶体结构稳定,且BaZrO3晶体掺杂Ti元素后体系的硬度变大;光学计算结果表明BaZr0.5Ti0.5O3的静态介电常数为4.20,吸收主要集中在低能区,静态折射率为2.00,能量损失峰出现在11.59eV处．上述研究结果为BaZr0.5Ti0.5O3材料的设计和应用提供了理论依据．     

The structural, elastic, and electronic properties of the pyrite-type phase for SnO2

We have studied some structural, thermodynamic, elastic, and electronic properties of pyrite-type SnO₂ polymorph by performing ab initio calculations within the LDA approximation. The basic physical properties, in particular lattice constant, bulk modulus, second-order elastic constants (C_ij), and the electronic structure, are calculated, and compared with the available experimental data. In order to gain some further information on the mechanical properties, we have also calculated the Young's modulus, Poison's ratio (ν), anisotropy factor (A), sound velocities, and Debye temperature for the same compound.     

缺陷黄铜矿结构Xga2S4 (X=Zn,Cd, Hg)晶体电子结构和光学性质的第一性原理研究

采用基于密度泛函理论(DFT)的第一性原理超软赝势方法对缺陷黄铜矿结构XGa₂S₄ (X=Zn, Cd, Hg)晶体的晶格结构、电学以及光学性质进行了对比研究. 分析比较了它们的晶格常数、键长、能带结构、态密度、介电函数、折射率和反射系数等性质, 并总结其变化趋势. 结果表明: 这三种材料的光学性质在中间能量区域(4 eV–10 eV)表现出较强的各向异性, 而在低能区域(<4 eV)和高能区域(>10 eV)各向异性较弱. ZnGa₂S₄和HgGa₂S₄两种材料的折射率曲线在等离子体频率ω_p处有一明显的拐点, 反射系数在ω_p处达到最大值后急剧下降. 三种晶体的强反射峰均处于紫外区域, 因此可以用作紫外光屏蔽或紫外探测材料. 关键词： 缺陷黄铜矿结构 电子结构 光学性质 第一性原理计算     

Structural,electronic,optical,and magnetic properties of Co-doped Cu_2O

We investigate the magnetic properties of Co-doped Cu_2O. We studied first the electronic and structural properties of Cu_2O using the optimization of the lattice constant which is 4.18 . The calculated gap is found between 0.825 eV and1.5 eV, these values are in good agreement with the experimental results. The Co atoms are inserted in Cu_2O by means of the density functional theory(DFT) using LSDA, LSDA +U, and LSDA + MBJ approximations in the WIEN2 k code, based on the supercell model by setting up 12, 24, and 48 atoms in(1×1 × 2),(1 × 2 × 2), and(2 × 2×2) supercells respectively with one or two copper atoms being replaced by cobalt atoms. The energy difference between the ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic coupling of the spins located on the substitute Co has been calculated in order to obtain better insight into the magnetic exchange coupling for this particular compound. The studied compound exhibits stable integer magnetic moments of 2 μBand 4 μBwhen it is doped with 2 atoms of Co. Optical properties have also been worked out. The results obtained in this study demonstrate the importance of the magnetic effect in Cu_2O.     

First principles study of electronic and optical properties of InAs

The electronic and optical properties of InAs in core-level spectra are calculated using the full-potential linearized augmented plane wave plus local orbitials (FP-LAPW +lo) method. The real and imaginary parts of the dielectric function ε(ω), the optical absorption coefficient I(ω), the reflectivity R(ω), the refractive index n(ω), and the extinction coefficient k(ω)are calculated. All these values are in good agreement with the experimental data. The effect of spin-orbit coupling on optical properties is also investigated and found to be quite small.      

Cu2Se电子结构和光学性质的第一性原理计算

采用基于密度泛函理论(DFT)的第一性原理的平面超赝势方法计算研究了Cu2Se的电子结构、态密度和光 学性质。能带结构分析表明Cu2Se为半金属、上价带主要由Se的4p电子构成下价带主要由Cu的3d电子构成静态介电常数为1.41折射率为7.74吸收系数在可见光范围内最小值为1×105cm−1且在高能区对光子的吸收减小为零其电子能量损失峰在26.84eV正好对应反射系数急剧下降的位置光电导率的波谷出现的能量范围与前面的吸收系数和消光系数的峰值和波谷出现的位置完全对应。     

Cu2Se电子结构和光学性质的第一性原理计算

采用基于密度泛函理论(DFT)的第一性原理的平面超赝势方法计算研究了Cu2Se的电子结构、态密度和光 学性质。能带结构分析表明Cu2Se为半金属、上价带主要由Se的4p电子构成下价带主要由Cu的3d电子构成静态介电常数为1.41折射率为7.74吸收系数在可见光范围内最小值为1×105cm−1且在高能区对光子的吸收减小为零其电子能量损失峰在26.84eV正好对应反射系数急剧下降的位置光电导率的波谷出现的能量范围与前面的吸收系数和消光系数的峰值和波谷出现的位置完全对应。