Abstract
We calculate the electron-ion potential for a thin metallic layer (in the a-b plane) sandwiched between two semi-infinite dielectrics. The dielectric constant of the dielectrics varies strongly in the a-b plane. We show that there is an overscreening effect, and the electron-ion interaction is strongly enhanced, for certain values of the parameters. This suggests the possibility of a greatly enhanced electron-phonon coupling in a nearly ferroelectric metal, such as the high-Tc perovskites.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 214530 |
Pages (from-to) | 2145301-21453011 |
Number of pages | 19307711 |
Journal | Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics |
Volume | 65 |
Issue number | 21 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jun 2002 |