Abstract
To understand mechanisms of high thermionic emission of LaB <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">6</sub> we use infrared spectroscopy, DC resistivity and Hall-effect techniques to study conduction electrons state in LaB6 single crystals with different contents of <sup xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">10</sup> B and <sup xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">11</sup> B isotopes. We find that up to 70% of conduction electrons are strongly non-equilibrium due to involvement in the collective oscillations of electron density coupled to vibrations of Jahn-Teller unstable boron cage and rattling modes of La-ions. We claim that these non-equilibrium electrons determine the extraordinary low work function of thermoemission in LaB <sub xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">6</sub> .
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
