Calculations of the Superconducting Properties of Compounds.

Abstract

Using the results of self-consistent relativistic APW band structure calculations, and the measured phonon spectra, we have calculated the electron-phonon interaction and lamda for the compounds: PdD, NbC, TaC, HfC and V3Si, based on an extension of the theoretical formulation of Gaspari and Gyorffy. We discuss and contrast the nature of superconductivity in these different materials, and give an extended explanation of the relationship between superconductivity, phonon anomalies and chemical bonding (as mirrored in the Fermi surface) of the refractory carbides. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA028606

Entities

People

  • Barry M. Klein
  • Dimitrios A. Papaconstantopoulos
  • Larry L. Boyer

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Band Structures
  • Contrast
  • Electrons
  • Energy Bands
  • Fermi Surfaces
  • Materials
  • Physical Properties
  • Solid State Properties
  • Spectra
  • Superconductivity

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Superconducting Magnet Technology

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Graphene