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Giant Birefringence in Layered Compound LaOBiS2.
- Source :
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Chinese Physics Letters . Apr2014, Vol. 31 Issue 4, p047802-047805. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Birefringent crystals (BFCs) have been extensively used in imaging spectrometers, laser devices, and optical components. Seeking new BFCs is important for both fundamental research and industrial applications. Employing first-principles density functional theory, we find that LaOBiS2 (space group: P4/nmm) appearing in the parent phase of the recently discovered BiS2-superconductor exhibits superior birefringence with a maximum value of 2.94, which is 13.4 times larger than the extensively used YVO4 (0.22). Furthermore, LaOBiS2 is an indirect semiconductor with a band gap of 0.9 eV, which is suitable for optical applications. The origin of giant inherent birefringence is also discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0256307X
- Volume :
- 31
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Chinese Physics Letters
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 95521689
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1088/0256-307X/31/4/047802