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Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Physical Review Letters
Volume
27
Issue
23
Publication Date
1971
First Page
1573
Last Page
1575
Abstract
Linear combination of atomic orbital—molecular orbital cluster calculations using extended Hückel theory suggest that the interstitial carbon atom in diamond prefers an "interstitialcy" configuration. The predicted minimum-energy configuration changes with charge state, providing a possible example of the Bourgoin mechanism for "athermal" migration of the interstitial in the presence of ionizing radiation.
Recommended Citation
G.D. Watkins, R.P. Messmer, C. Weigel+, D. Peak, and J.W. Corbett "Properties of the Interstitial in the Diamond-Type Lattice," Physical Review Letters 27, 1573-1575 (1971).
Comments
Published by American Physical Society in Physical Review Letters. Publisher PDF is available for download through link above.