Differential Raman scattering from impurity soft modes in mixed crystals of K1-xNaxTaO3 and K1-xLixTaO3

Yizhak Yacoby*, Shlomó Just

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Abstract

Impurity modes are observed in crystals of KTaO3 doped with Na and Li, using differential Raman spectroscopy. One of the modes is shown to soften as the temperature approaches the ferroelectric transition temperature. Analysis of the results shows that the Na and Li ions do not occupy center of inversion positions. The roll of this observation in the inducement of ferroelectricity in these crystals is briefly discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)715-718
Number of pages4
JournalSolid State Communications
Volume15
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Aug 1974
Externally publishedYes

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