Abstract

Localized vibrations and optical and acoustic phonons are calculated for finite length C nD n+2 containing a charged soliton. The molecular orbital method and normal coordinate analysis have been used in this calculation. The localized translational mode couples with the CH bending mode when the chain length is short (n ≈17). The coupling explains well the two broad peaks in the i.r. spectrum. It is also found that dopant pinning has effects similar to chain shortening; i.e. raising the frequency of the T mode and causing coupling of the T and TH modes. Approximate phonon dispersions are calculated for finite trans-polyacetylene with a charged soliton. Branch modes of the previously known localized modes are discussed in connection with the corresponding optical phonons.

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