Computer Generation of Structural Models of Amorphous Si and Ge

F. Wooten, K. Winer, and D. Weaire
Phys. Rev. Lett. 54, 1392 – Published 1 April 1985
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Abstract

We have developed and applied a computer algorithm that generates realistic random-network models of a-Si with periodic boundary conditions. These are the first models to have correlation functions that show no serious discrepancy with experiment. The algorithm provides a much-needed systematic approach to model construction that can be used to generate models of a large class of amorphous materials.

  • Received 25 October 1984

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.54.1392

©1985 American Physical Society

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F. Wooten

  • Department of Applied Science, University of California, Davis/Livermore, Livermore, California 94550

K. Winer

  • Department of Applied Science, University of California, Davis/Livermore, Livermore, California 94550, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California 94550

D. Weaire

  • Department of Pure and Applied Physics, Trinity College, Dublin 2, Ireland

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Vol. 54, Iss. 13 — 1 April 1985

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