Theory of Superionic Conductors

Abstract

Theoretical physics research is reported on several aspects of superionic conductors. Theories of ionic conductivity are developed to explain experiments. The role of ion-phonon interaction is explored by the solution of several mathematical models of ion and electron conduction in many-particle systems. Our primary research objective is to understand why some solids have a very high conductivity of ions. Several hundred such materials have been identified. Some have usefulness in chemical devices such as batteries. We do theoretical physics research into the mechanisms of ion motion in solids, in an effort to identify why some solids conduct ions well, while others do not.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADA108638

Entities

People

  • Gerald D. Mahan

Organizations

  • Indiana University Bloomington

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Charge Carriers
  • Chemistry
  • Crystal Structure
  • Electrical Conductivity
  • Electrical Properties
  • Electrons
  • Energy Bands
  • Energy Levels
  • Frequency
  • Ground State
  • High Temperature
  • Low Temperature
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Phase Transformations
  • Solid State Physics
  • Temperature Gradients

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Quantum spin resonance or Electron Paramagnetic Resonance spectroscopy.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics