From atoms to solids

Under certain experimental conditions a periodic structure can be induced in the mass spectra of clusters of metal atoms. For example, if the clusters are heated with a laser beam, those with high stability resist evaporation. The resulting mass spectra reveal that clusters with closed electronic sh...

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Published inSolid state ionics Vol. 131; no. 1; pp. 3 - 12
Main Author Martin, T.P
Format Journal Article Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 01.06.2000
Elsevier Science
Subjects
Atomic and molecular clusters
Atomic and molecular physics
Exact sciences and technology
Mass spectrometry
Metal clusters
Physics
Studies of special atoms, molecules and their ions; clusters
Metal clusters
Mass spectrometry
Shell models
Electronic structure
Theoretical study
Aggregate
Atomic structure
Mass spectra
Periodic structure
Icosahedral phase
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Summary:Under certain experimental conditions a periodic structure can be induced in the mass spectra of clusters of metal atoms. For example, if the clusters are heated with a laser beam, those with high stability resist evaporation. The resulting mass spectra reveal that clusters with closed electronic shells and clusters with perfect icosahedral symmetry are unusually stable.
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ISSN:0167-2738
1872-7689
DOI:10.1016/S0167-2738(00)00617-2