Quantum Stress: Density Functional Theory Formulation and Physical Manifestation

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2011-12-23

arxiv.org/abs/1112.5498v1

Physics

Condensed Matter

Other Condensed Matter

5 pages, 4 figures

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The concept of "quantum stress (QS)" is introduced and formulated within density functional theory (DFT), to elucidate extrinsic electronic effects on the stress state of solids and thin films in the absence of lattice strain. A formal expression of QS (\sigma^Q) is derived in relation to deformation potential of electronic states ({\Xi}) and variation of electron density ({\Delta}n), \sigma^Q = {\Xi}{\Delta}n, as a quantum analog of classical Hook's law. Two distinct QS manifestations are demonstrated quantitatively by DFT calculations: (1) in the form of bulk stress induced by charge carriers; and (2) in the form of surface stress induced by quantum confinement. Implications of QS in some physical phenomena are discussed to underlie its importance.

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