Physics – Atomic and Molecular Clusters
Scientific paper
2003-05-22
Physics
Atomic and Molecular Clusters
8 pages, 9 figures in jpeg format Editorially approved for publication in Phys. Rev. B
Scientific paper
10.1103/PhysRevB.68.035414
We investigate the equilibrium geometries and the systematics of bonding in various isomers of a 24-atom boron cluster using Born-Oppenheimer molecular dynamics within the framework of density functional theory. The isomers studied are the rings, the convex and the quasiplanar structures, the tubes and, the closed structures. A staggered double-ring is found to be the most stable structure amongst the isomers studied. Our calculations reveal that a 24-atom boron cluster does form closed 3-d structures. All isomers show staggered arrangement of nearest neighbor atoms. Such a staggering facilitates $sp^2$ hybridization in boron cluster. A polarization of bonds between the peripheral atoms in the ring and the planar isomers is also seen. Finally, we discuss the fusion of two boron icosahedra. We find that the fusion occurs when the distance between the two icosahedra is less than a critical distance of about 6.5a.u.
Boustani Ihsan
Chacko Sajeev
Kanhere Dilip. G.
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