Evidence for coupling between collective state and phonons in two-dimensional charge-density-wave systems

Details Evidence for coupling between collective state and phonons in two-dimensional charge-density-wave systems Evidence for coupling between collective state and phonons in two-dimensional charge-density-wave systems

2008-06-09

arxiv.org/abs/0806.1455v1

Phys. Rev. B78, 201101(R) (2008)

Physics

Condensed Matter

Strongly Correlated Electrons

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We report on a Raman scattering investigation of the charge-density-wave (CDW), quasi two-dimensional rare-earth tri-tellurides $R$Te$_3$ ($R$= La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Gd and Dy) at ambient pressure, and of LaTe$_3$ and CeTe$_3$ under externally applied pressure. The observed phonon peaks can be ascribed to the Raman active modes for both the undistorted as well as the distorted lattice in the CDW state by means of a first principles calculation. The latter also predicts the Kohn anomaly in the phonon dispersion, driving the CDW transition. The integrated intensity of the two most prominent modes scales as a characteristic power of the CDW-gap amplitude upon compressing the lattice, which provides clear evidence for the tight coupling between the CDW condensate and the vibrational modes.

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