Download or read book Electronic Thermoelectric and Optical Properties of Vanadium Oxides written by Chiranjivi Lamsal and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Correlated electrons in vanadium oxides are responsible for their extreme sensitivity to external stimuli such as pressure, temperature or doping. As a result, several vanadium oxides undergo insulator-to-metal phase transition (IMT) accompanied by structural change. Unlike vanadium pentoxide (V3O3), vanadium dioxide (VO3) and vanadium sesquioxide (V3O3) show I MT in their bulk phases. In this study, we have performed one electron Kohn-Sham electronic band-structure calculations of VO3, V3O3 and V2O5 in both metallic and insulating phases, implementing a full ab-initio simulation package based on Density Functional Theory (DFT), Plane Waves and Pseudopotentials (PPs). Electronic band structures are found to be influenced by crystal structure, crystal field splitting and strong hybridization between O2p and V3d bands. "Intermediate bands", with narrow band widths, lying just below the higher conduction bands, are observed in V2O5 which play a critical role in optical and thermoelectric processes. Similar calculations are performed for both metallic and insulating phases of bulk VO2 and V2O3. Unlike in the metallic phase, bands corresponding to "valence electrons" considered in the PPs are found to be fully occupied in the insulating phases. Transport parameters such as Seebeck coefficient, electrical conductivity and thermal (electronic) conductivity are studied as a function of temperature at a fixed value of chemical potential close to the Fermi energy using Kohn-Sham band structure approach coupled with Boltzmann transport equations. Because of the layered structure and stability, only V2O5 shows significant thermoelectric properties. All the transport parameters have correctly depicted the highly anisotropic electrical conduction in V2O5. Maxima and crossovers are also seen in the temperature dependent variation of Seebeck coefficient in V2O5, which can be consequences of "specific details" of the band structure and anisotropic electron-phonon interactions. For understanding the influence of phase transition on transport properties, we have also studied transport parameters of VO2 for both metallic and insulating phases. The Seebeck coefficient, at experimental critical temperature of 340K, is found to change by 18.9 μV/K during IMT, which lies within 10% of the observed discontinuity of 17.3 μV/K. Numerical methods have been used to analyze the optical properties of bulk and thin films of VO2, V2O3, and V2O5, deposited on Al2O3 substrates, from infrared to vacuum ultraviolet range (up to 12 eV). The energies corresponding to the peaks in the reflectivity-energy (R-E) spectra are explained in terms of the Penn gap and the degree of anisotropy is found to be in the order of V2O3

Download or read book Detection of Light written by George H. Rieke and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2021-05-13 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The invention and development of advanced methods to detect light underlies much of modern technology. This fully updated and restructured third edition is unique amongst the literature, providing a comprehensive, uniform discussion of a broad range of detection approaches. The material is accessible to a broad range of readers rather than just highly trained specialists, beginning with first principles and developing the relevant physics as it goes. The book emphasizes physical understanding of detector operation, without being a catalog of current examples. It is self-contained but also provides a bridge to more specialized works on specific approaches; each chapter points readers toward the relevant literature. This will provide a broad and lasting understanding of the methods for detecting light that underpin so much of our technology. The book is suitable for advanced undergraduate and graduate students, and will provide a valuable reference for professionals across physics and engineering disciplines.

Download or read book Preparation and Optical Properties of Crystals and Films of Vanadium Oxides written by John Chin Chiang Fan and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Thermoelectrics written by N. M. Ravindra and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-08-29 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a concise but comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals and current state of the art in thermoelectrics. Addressing an audience of materials scientists and engineers, the book covers theory, materials selection, and applications, with a wide variety of case studies reflecting the most up-to-date research approaches from the past decade, from single crystal to polycrystalline form and from bulk to thin films to nano dimensions. The world is facing major challenges for finding alternate energy sources that can satisfy the increasing demand for energy consumption while preserving the environment. The field of thermoelectrics has long been recognized as a potential and ideal source of clean energy. However, the relatively low conversion efficiency of thermoelectric devices has prevented their utility on a large scale. While addressing the need for thermal management in materials, device components, and systems, thermoelectrics provides a fundamental solution to waste heat recovery and temperature control. This book summarizes the global efforts that have been made to enhance the figure of merit of various thermoelectric materials by choosing appropriate processes and their influence on properties and performance. Because of these advances, today, thermoelectric devices are found in mainstream applications such as automobiles and power generators, as opposed to just a few years ago when they could only be used in niche applications such as in aeronautics, infrared imaging, and space. However, the continued gap between fundamental theoretical results and actual experimental data of figure of merit and performance continues to challenge the commercial applications of thermoelectrics. This book presents both recent achievements and continuing challenges, and represents essential reading for researchers working in this area in universities, industry, and national labs.

Download or read book Theoretical Investigation of the Excitation Structure and Optical Properties of Titanium Vanadium and Their Oxides written by Martin W. Ribarsky and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 13 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An investigation of the electronic excitation structure of the transition metal oxides was begun which included the effects of correlation of the excited electron with the surrounding medium, relaxation of the electrons around the hole left by the excitation, and the interaction of the excited electron with the hole. Recent theoretical and experimental work has shown that all these effects must be included in order to obtain a detailed understanding of the excitation structure, optical properties, lattice dynamics, and dielectric response of these oxides and many other materials. Local orbitals instead of the usual spatially extended Bloch representation were used. The local orbitals are especially useful in describing the d-electrons, which are localized in position and energy. The extensive codes necessary for the efficient calculation of multicenter integrals were constructed and assembled during the past year. The methods necessary for transforming the band states from the Bloch to the local orbitals representation were developed, and the methods for diagonalizing very large array were investigated. (Author).

Download or read book Electronically highly correlated ternary transition metal oxides written by Alexander Krimmel and published by diplom.de. This book was released on 2005-04-15 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction: Transition metal oxides represent a large class of compounds with a uniquely wide range of electronic properties. Some of these properties, like the magnetism of loadstone, have been known since antiquity. Others, like high-temperature superconductivity have been discovered only recently and indeed would have been thought of being impossible 20 years ago. Transition metal oxides may be good insulators, semiconductors, metals or superconductors. Many of them display a metal-to-insulator transition (MIT) as a function of an external control parameter (usually temperature, pressure or chemical composition). The differences of electrical conductivity are also reflected by drastic changes of other physical properties related to the electronic structure. The electrical, magnetic and optical properties of transition metal oxides find a rich field of important technical applications. A classical example is the wide use of ferrites in electronic devices. Further examples of suitable technological applications include wide gap semiconductors, superconductors and thermoelectric materials, to mention just a few. Apart from these exciting electronic properties, some transition metal oxides exhibit a remarkable mechanical and high-temperature stability together with a strong resistance against corrosion, thus forming ideal coating materials. Several transition metal oxides may also serve as catalysts. It was the discovery of high-temperature superconductivity in the cuprates and, subsequently, of the colossal magneto-resistance effect (CMR) in the manganates that triggered a tremendous research effort in transition metal oxides during the last decade. [...]

Download or read book Studies on Optical Properties and Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy of Vanadium Dioxide written by Mercy Thomas and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Oxide Thermoelectric Materials written by Yuan-Hua Lin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-07-12 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book of its kind?providing comprehensive information on oxide thermoelectrics This timely book explores the latest research results on the physics and materials science of oxide thermoelectrics at all scales. It covers the theory, design and properties of thermoelectric materials as well as fabrication technologies for devices and their applications. Written by three distinguished materials scientists, Oxide Thermoelectric Materials reviews: the fundamentals of electron and phonon transport; modeling of thermoelectric modules and their optimization; synthetic processes, structures, and properties of thermoelectric materials such as Bi2Te3- and skutterudite-based materials and Si-Ge alloys. In addition, the book provides a detailed description of the construction of thermoelectric devices and their applications. -Contains fundamentals and applications of thermoelectric materials and devices, and discusses their near-future perspectives -Introduces new, promising materials and technologies, such as nanostructured materials, perovskites, and composites -Paves the way for increased conversion efficiencies of oxides -Authored by well-known experts in the field of thermoelectrics Oxide Thermoelectric Materials is a well-organized guidebook for graduate students involved in physics, chemistry, or materials science. It is also helpful for researchers who are getting involved in thermoelectric research and development.

Download or read book Thermoelectricity Abstracts written by Naval Research Laboratory (U.S.). Technical Information Division. Library Branch and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Thermoelectric Thin Films written by Paolo Mele and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-07-17 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will provide readers with deep insight into the intriguing science of thermoelectric thin films. It serves as a fundamental information source on the techniques and methodologies involved in thermoelectric thin film growth, characterization and device processing. This book involves widespread contributions on several categories of thermoelectric thin films: oxides, chalcogenides, iodates, nitrides and polymers. This will serve as an invaluable resource for experts to consolidate their knowledge and will provide insight and inspiration to beginners wishing to learn about thermoelectric thin films. Provides a single-source reference on a wide spectrum of topics related to thermoelectric thin films, from organic chemistry to devices, from physical chemistry to applied physics, from synthesis to device implementation; Covers several categories of thermoelectric thin films based on different material approaches such as oxides, chalcogenides, iodates, nitrides and polymers; Discusses synthesis, characterization, and device processing of thermoelectric thin films, as well as the nanoengineering approach to tailor the properties of the used materials at the nanoscale level.

Download or read book Semiconductors written by Martin I. Pech-Canul and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-01-17 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a practical guide to optical, optoelectronic, and semiconductor materials and provides an overview of the topic from its fundamentals to cutting-edge processing routes to groundbreaking technologies for the most recent applications. The book details the characterization and properties of these materials. Chemical methods of synthesis are emphasized by the authors throughout the publication. Describes new materials and updates to older materials that exhibit optical, optoelectronic and semiconductor behaviors; Covers the structural and mechanical aspects of the optical, optoelectronic and semiconductor materials for meeting mechanical property and safety requirements; Includes discussion of the environmental and sustainability issues regarding optical, optoelectronic, and semiconductor materials, from processing to recycling.

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Download or read book Data Compilation on Vanadium Oxides written by M. Neuberger and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The change in crystal structure at the transition temperature in several of the vanadium oxides, causes a drastic change in resistivity as the material is heated (or cooled). This phenomenon is being applied to the manufacture of a number of devices. All available information on the crystal structure, physical, mechanical, thermal, optical, magnetic and electronic properties of bulk and film samples, has been tabulated in the compilation.

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