Electron localization in alkali-halide clusters

  • Uzi Landman*
  • , Dafna Scharf
  • , Joshua Jortner
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The quantum path-integral molecular-dynamics method was applied to explore the structure, energetics, and dynamics of an excess electron interacting with an alkali-halide cluster. Four distinct modes of electron localization were established, which depend on the cluster composition, size, and structure; they involve an internal F-center defect, an external surface state, dissociative detachment of an alkali atom, and structural isomerization induced by electron attachment.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1860-1863
Number of pages4
JournalPhysical Review Letters
Volume54
Issue number16
DOIs
StatePublished - 1985

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