Thermally stimulated depolarization of a phosphate glass

Thermally stimulated depolarization (TSD) of phosphate glass of the composition 72·9% P₂O₅, 8·5% Al₂O₃, 18·6% CaO, 0·23% MnO has confirmed the existence of two types of slow relaxation. Migration polarization leads to TSD maximum near 0 °C, while the high temperature TSD maximum at 113 °C probably corresponds to space charge polarization. An analysis of the high temperature maximum shows that it is formed by a spectrum of relaxations with a single activation energy 1·0 eV, distributed over the dipole frequency factors with the most probable value ₀ 10¹⁰ sec^–1. Strong dispersion of permittivity points to the space charge polarization, though it is found that the effect is linear and independent of the sample geometry.The authors thank Dr. A.Bohun for the samples and for valuable advice.     

Study of the influence of iron and lanthanum oxides on the band structure of Pb(Zr,Ti) O3

The measurements of diffuse reflectance spectra in the range of 400; 2500 nm and of photoacoustic spectra in the range of 350; 800 nm were used for the study of the influence of iron (III) oxide and lathanum oxide additions on the band structure of polycrystalline lead zirconate — lead titanate solid solutions. The molar ratio of zirconium and titanium in the studied solid solutions was 60 40, and the concentrations of the dopants werex FeO_1.5, andy LaO_1.5, werex 0; 0·05 mol, andy 0; 0·10 mol, respectively. The diffuse reflectance spectra were expressed in terms of the Kubelka-Munk function values versus incident electromagnetic radiation energy. These dependences were decomposed into partial absorption bands using a computer. Transitions of charged carriers between energy levels or bands which differ mutually by the energy of 0·9, 1·2–1·3, 1·6, 1·65–1·7, 2·4–2·5, 2·75–2·8, 2·9–3·2, 3·4–3·8 eV, were identified. Their intensities depend on the concentration of Fe and/or on La in the Pb(Zr_0.60 Ti_0.40) solid solutions.The authors are very grateful to Mrs. Iva Havlasová, Vra Andrsová, Ing. Jan Netuka, and Mrs. Liana Karlíková from the first authors' institute, for their technical assistance.     

Electrical properties of p-type ZnGeP2 irradiated by H+ ions

The properties of p-type ZnGeP₂ [p₀=(5–10)·10¹⁰ cm^–3, ₀=(2–5)·10^–7 (·cm)^–1], irradiated with H⁺ ions [E=5 MeV, T_irr=300 K, D=(1·10¹²–1.7·10¹⁶) cm^–2] are studied. An increase in the resistivity (to gr_max - 5·10¹¹ ·cm) and subsequent reduction in for large currents of H⁺ ions ( - 9·10⁸ ·cm for D - 1.7·10¹⁶ cm^–2), is observed in irradiated crystals. The resistivity of irradiated p-type ZnGeP₂ is found to be very sensitive to hydrostatic pressure [(4–5)·10^–5 bar^–1]. The annealing of radiation defects in the temperature interval (20–600) °C is examined.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 10, pp. 91–93, October, 1991.     

Ferromagnetic resonance and magnetic crystallographic anisotropy of monocrystalline lithium ferrite films

The crystallographic anisotropy constant K₁ of monociystalline lithium ferrite films was measured by the methods of ferromagnetic resonance and rotational moments. The presence of uniaxial anisotropy in the plane of a film with the constant K_u 10₃ erg · cm^–3 is established experimentally. The nature of the uniaxial anisotropy is explained by the anisotropy of the stresses in the plane of the film, a formula is obtained to compute the angle of deflection of the easy magnetization axis from the crystallographic direction. An estimate is made of the difference in the stresses along the axes (_x–_z) 10¹⁰ dyne · cm^–2.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, Vol. 16, No. 9, pp. 86–89, September, 1973.     

Baryon decays and gamma-spectroscopy of hypernuclei

The applicability of (K ^–,^–) - and (K ^–,^– N)-reactions on^13,14C and^14,15N nuclei to the study of -transitions in primary and daughter -hypernuclei is discussed. The intensity of -deexcitation of ¹³C state |S ¹²C(15·11 MeV; 1⁺1): 1/2⁺ has been shown to be comparable with the intensity of baryon decay. Isospin selection rules are used to distinguish excitation energy ranges of primary hypernuclei, where the identification of the secondary -lines is probable.Presented at the symposium Mesons and Light Nuclei, Bechyn, Czechoslovakia, May 27–June 1, 1985.     

Experimental results of an investigation of the parameters of an artificial region of disturbance of the upper and lower ionosphere by the vertical-sounding method

Experimental results are given on an investigation of the parameters of an artificial region of disturbance (RD) of the ionosphere arising under the action on the ionosphere of strong SW radio emission (P_eq 20 MW) with a frequency of 5.75 MHz. It is shown that in this case an RD is formed in the F layer of the ionosphere with N_e/N_e 5 · 10^–2 and nonuniformities of N_e are generated or amplified. Such an RD acts as a focusing lens on probe radio waves passing through it. In the E layer of the ionosphere N_e increases by 5 · 10^–2 in about 30 sec.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Radiofizika, Vol. 27, No. 1, pp. 12–17, January, 1984.     

Transient absorption and laser output of YAG : Nd

YAG : Nd grown under 98% Ar 2% H₂ protective atmosphere free of nitrogen or hydrocarbons showed after UV irradiation broad absorption peaked at 1·9×10⁴ cm^–1 which disappeared relatively slowly at room temperature. It was more intensive in oxygen treated samples than in those annealed in hydrogsn. Transient absorption suppresses laser output by the increase of absorption at 0·94×10⁴ cm^–1 (1064 nm) and, particularly in CW mode, by the anomalous rod deformation. YAG : Nd containing Fe ions (2·10^–4 wt%) showed no transient absorption.     

Magnetic and electric hyperfine interactions in the system EuSm

Magnetic and electric hyperfine interactions in the system EuSm were investigated with the isomeric 11/2^– state in¹⁴⁵Eu by applying the time-differential perturbed angular distribution (TDPAD) method. The temperature dependence of paramagnetism was studied between 90 K and 1000 K by measuring the magnetic hyperfine interaction frequency _L=g_NN¹ (T)B_ext. The paramagnetic correction factor strictly follows the Curie-Weiss relation =1+C/(T-), withC=–50(2) K and =–29(5) K. This is compatible with a hyperfine field ofB _int(0)=–25(1) T, a valence of two for Eu in Sm, and antiferromagnetic order at low temperatures.The temperature dependence of the electric quandrupole coupling constant v_Q, investigated between 100 K and 400 K, can be reproduced by a linear temperature variation v_Q(T)=v_Q(0) (1-AT), with v_Q(0)=16.2(4) MHz andA=7.2(8)·10^–4 K^–1.The paramagnetic relaxation time _rel of the nuclear alignment is proportional to the temperature of the sample, with _rel T^–1=3.7(2) ·10^–9s K^–1.This leads to the Korringa relation _J T=const=5.1(5)·10^–11s K for the relaxation time of the 4f electronic spinJ. Assuming that the relaxation ofJ is mainly caused by exchange interaction between conduction electrons and localized 4f electrons at the Eu site, an exchange integral of |J _eff|=0.10(2) eV can be deduced.     

DC electrical conductivity of vanadium-borate glass in weak and strong electric fields

The results of an investigation of the temperature and field dependences of the electrical conductivity of vanadium-borate glass with the composition 32.56% V₂O₅, 46.18% B₂O₃, and 21.26% CaO (mole %) are discussed. The measurements were carried out on metal-glass-metal sandwich structures in the temperature interval 200–500°K with electric field intensities up to 10⁸ V/m. It is shown that the experimental data for T 350°K can be described within the framework of the percolation conductivity theory with a variable jump length, which permits explaining the value of the critical field and the temperature dependence of the slope of the current-voltage characteristics (CVC). It is proposed that for T > 350°K the essential role in forming the CVC is played by small-radius polarons (SMP) localized in the vicinity of positively charged defect centers (bound SRP).Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 5, pp. 90–94, May, 1982.     

Luminescence and electrical conductivity of KCl-PbCl2 crystals grown from aqueous solutions

Luminescence spectra of KCl-PbCl₂ crystals grown from aqueous solutions are compared with those of KCl-PbCl₂ crystals grown from a melt. It is found that at PbCl₂ concentrations C > 3·10^–3 mole % there appears in the luminescence spectrum of solution-type crystals a new band with a peak at the 365-nm wavelength, which has never been noted in the case of melt-type crystals. The appearance of this band is attributed to (PbCl_n)^–(n–2) complexes entering the crystals when the latter are grown from solutions. The concentration characteristics of ion conductivity are analyzed here and seem to confirm the hypothesis of this complex formation.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 8, pp. 31–35, August, 1974.     

Determination of the strain potential constant by means of the p-InSb photoconductivity spectra under uniaxial compression

The influence of uniaxial pressure (0 < P < 2600 kg/cm2) on the intrinsic photoconductivity (PC) spectrum of p-InSb at 93 and 15°K is investigated. At 77°K the carrier concentration and mobility in the specimens were, respectively, (1.4–3.2)·10¹⁴ cm^–3 and 7000 cm²/V. sec. It is established that the maximum in the PC(E_m) spectra under compression is shifted towards higher energies. In the low-compression range E_m/P=5·10^–6eV·cm²/kg, while E_m/P=1·10^–6eV·cm²/kg for P > 1000 kg/cm². It is shown that the shift of the maximum of the intrinsic PC spectra with pressure is due to the growC;th in the forbidden bandwidth (E_g), and the change in parameters characterizing carrier diffusion in the specimen bulk (the diffusion coefficient, lifetime, surface recombination velocity) plays no part. The change in E_m/P with pressure is explained by the influence of valence band splitting. The deformation potential constants of the valence band |b|=(1.7±0.3) eV and |d|=(4.4±0.8)eV are calculated on the basis of a comparison between experimentally obtained data and theoretical results.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 2, pp. 159–162, February, 1976.     

Electrical properties (dc and ac) of vanadium-borate glass

The results of an investigation into the temperature and frequency dependence of the electrical conductivity [dc and ac (10²–10⁵ Hz)] of glass of the composition 35% B₂O₃-15% CaO-20% V₂O₄-30% V₂O₅ (weight %) are discussed. The resistivity of the glass at T=300°K is =1.2·10¹¹ ·cm. The activation energy of the dc conductivity is E=(0.652±0.004) eV and equal to E for ₂ at high temperatures. The temperature-frequency dependences of the polarization component _p, the dielectric loss coefficient, and the permittivity are explained on the basis of the Fröhlich model proposed for uncoupled relaxation oscillators for which the heights of the potential barriers are uniformly distributed in some range of energies.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika. No. 3, pp. 35–38, March, 1981.     

Switching with memory in metal-(Vanadium-molybdenum glass)-metal structures

The temperature dependences of the dc and ac (10²–2·10⁴ Hz) conductivity, the dielectric constant, and the coefficient of dielectric losses were measured for four compositions of glasses in the system V₂O₅-MoO₃-CaO. The metal-(vanadium-molybdenum glass)-metal structures exhibit switching with memory in the range 90 T 500 K. The switching parameters virtually do not depend on the temperature. For some samples an S-shaped section with negative differential resistance is observed on the volt-ampere characteristic (VAC) in the conducting state at temperatures T < 150 K.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, No. 1, pp. 83–87, January, 1989.     

Optical and Photoelectric Inhomogeneity of CdTe:V Crystals

The optical and photoelectric properties of CdTe:V crystals with the doping impurity concentration N _V = 5·10¹⁸–5·10¹⁹ cm^–3 are investigated and the possibility of their use as a photorefractive material is considered. As is seen from the spectra of optical transmission, the crystals of both types possess high transparency (50–65%), which for CdTe:V specimens with N _V = 5·10¹⁹ cm^–3 decreases sharply and in the range 12–14 m does not exceed 5%, whereas for CdTe:V crystals with vanadium concentration of 5·10¹⁸ cm^–3 such a value of transmission remains unchanged up to 25 m, implying a good optical quality of the latter crystals and their possible application in the spectral range 1.06–1.25 m in modern fiber-optic communication lines.     

The behavior of copper impurity in CdSnAs2

Single crystals of n-type CdSnAs₂ with a carrier concentration of 2 ·10¹⁷–4 ·10¹⁸ cm^–3 and mobility (3 to 6) · 10³ cm²/V ·sec were copper doped by diffusion saturation at temperatures from 400 to 570C. As a result of the study of the electrical properties of the doped crystals it was established that the copper in CdSnAs₂ is a fast-diffusing acceptor impurity. The solubility of Cu depends primarily on the donor-center concentration and has clearly a retrograde character. Low-temperature heat treatment (over the 200–400C range) of the Cu-doped specimens results in an increase in the acceptor concentration. The form of the log R(10³/T) curve indicates the existence of acceptor centers with an ionization energy of 0.05 eV in the Cu-doped CdSnAs₂ specimens.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii, Fizika, Vol. 16, No. 7, pp. 39–44, July, 1973.     

The effects of inkomogeneous center structure on the shape of the ESR spectra of alkali-rich glasses

The paper considers the effect of nonuniform structure in the centers on the ESR spectrum for the case of axial anisotropy in the g factor; it is shown that if (² >² , _¦ >), the model enables one to describe fairly completely the spectrum of a glass containing 33% Na₂O and 67% SiO₂. Good agreement with all experimental evidence is not obtained for potassium silicate glasses.Translated from Izvestiya Vysshikh Uchebnykh Zavedenii Fizika, No. 6, pp. 86–90, June, 1971.     

Synthesis and Reactivity of Mg(II)–Fe(II)–Fe(III) Hydroxycarbonates

Green rust-like compounds (GRs) were discovered as natural minerals in various hydromorphic soils, where anoxic conditions allow their stability. They may control some redox processes in aquifers and participate to the transformation of various pollutants. Since Mg(II) cations are present in the fields where GRs were discovered, a partial substitution of Mg(II) to Fe(II) leading to intermediate compounds between GRs and usual Mg(II)–Fe(III) hydroxysalts is suspected. Mg(II)–Fe(II)–Fe(II) hydroxycarbonates can be obtained as intermediate oxidation products of (Mg, Fe)(OH)₂ in carbonate-containing aqueous media obeying to [Fe^II _4(1–x)Mg^II _4x Fe^III ₂(OH)₁₂]²⁺ [CO₃ ^2– nH₂O]^–2. TMS spectra at 12 K are similar to those of GRs, i.e., two quadrupole doublets, one due to Fe(II) with a large isomer shift =1.29 mms^–1 (with respect to -iron at room temperature) and quadrupole splitting E _Q=2.76 mms^–1, the other one due to Fe(III) with smaller hyperfine parameters =0.49 mms^–1 and E _Q=0.44 mms^–1. Fe(II) ions oxidise rapidly into Fe(III) with dissolved O₂. The reactivity is similar to that of Fe(II)–Fe(III) hydroxysalts GR, and thus the potential of Mg(II)–Fe(II)–Fe(III) compounds for reducing pollutants.     

119Sn-mössbauer,IR, and DSC study of tin oxyfluoride glasses

The¹¹⁹Sn-Mössbauer spectra ofxSnO·(70–x)SnF₂·30P₂O₅ glasses (0 x70) measured at 78 K comprised a doublet due to Sn²⁺ (=3.30–3.36 mm s^–1, = 1.70–1.72 mm s^–1) and a weak singlet due to Sn⁴⁺ located at –0.23 mm s^–1 with respect to BaSnO₃. The and of Sn²⁺ were comparable to those of Sn₂P₂O₇. Small Debye temperatures (146 and 155 K) were obtained from the low-temperature measurements. These results indicate that Sn²⁺ and Sn₄₊ occupied interstitial sites, being loosely and ionically bonded to distorted PO_4–x F _x tetrahedra.     

Die Magnetische SuszeptibilitÄt von Kristallinem n-CdGeAs2

The specific magnetic susceptibility of polycrystalline and powdered samples was measured between 77 °K and 570 °K. This dependence was interpreted in intrinsic range suggesting the susceptibility is given as a sum of contributions of the lattice ^G and of free carriers _L. The temperature dependence of the lattice susceptibility _G= _G ⁰ +T was checked: _G ⁰ =–2·35× ×10^–7, =4·5×10^–11. The contribution _L enabled to check the effective mass of holes m_h=0·25m₀ suggesting m_em_h.

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Herrn A. Hrubý gilt mein Dank für die Vorbereitung des polykristallinen Ingots von CdGeAs₂.