States in the gap

doi:10.1016/0022-3093(72)90194-9

Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids

Volumes 8–10, June 1972, Pages 569-585

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Abstract

Experimental evidence about the states in the gap of chalcogenide glasses is discussed. The total concentration of states is estimated from the measurements of the magnetic susceptibility and their density distribution from the optical and photo-emission measurements. Possible models for the interpretation of the experimental facts are considered.

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^∗: Present address: Brown Boveri Research Center, CH5401 Baden, Switzerland.

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Localized statesStates in the gap

Abstract

J. Non-Crystalline Solids

Mater. Res. Bull.

J. Phys. Chem. Solids

Opt. Commun.

J. Non-Crystalline Solids

J. Non-Crystalline Solids

J. Non-Crystalline Solids

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Czech. J. Phys.

Bull. Am. Phys. Soc.

Phys. Rev. Letters

Phil. Mag.

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Localized states
States in the gap