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Computer simulations of defects in perovskite KNbO3 crystals

R. I. Eglitis, E. A. Kotomin, A. V. Postnikov, N. E. Christensen, M. A. Korotin, G. Borstel

cond-mat.mtrl-sciarXiv:cond-mat/9812078

Abstract

An ab initio LMTO approach and semi-empirical quantum chemical INDO method have been used for supercell calculations of basic point defects - F-type centers and hole polarons bound to cation vacancy - in partly covalent perovskite KNbO3. We predict the existence of both one-site and two-site (molecular) polarons with close absorption energies (~ 1 eV). The relevant experimental data are discussed and interpreted.

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