ISSN:
1434-6079
Keywords:
36.40
;
31.20
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract Density functional theory is used to study the electronic and atomic structure of small clusters of Na, Mg, Al and Pb. We study the quantityE N−1–E N , which has relevance to the processes of cluster growth and evaporation (E N is the total energy of the cluster withN atoms). By comparing the results of the jellium model with those of a more realistic model (although still simple) we are able to appreciate “structural” effects beyond the “electronic-shell effects” which form the essence of the predictions of the jellium model. The calculations predict formation of atomic shells and appreciable reconstruction as the cluster grows.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01444433