Strong Isotope Effect in Phase II of Dense Solid Hydrogen and Deuterium

作者:Geneste Gregory*; Torrent Marc; Bottin Francois; Loubeyre Paul
来源:Physical Review Letters, 2012, 109(15): 155303.
DOI:10.1103/PhysRevLett.109.155303

摘要

Quantum nuclear zero-point motions in solid H-2 and D-2 under pressure are investigated at 80 K up to 160 GPa by first-principles path-integral molecular dynamics calculations. Molecular orientations are well defined in phase II of D-2, while solid H-2 exhibits large and very asymmetric angular quantum fluctuations in this phase, with possible rotation in the (bc) plane, making it difficult to associate a well-identified single classical structure. The mechanism for the transition to phase III is also described. Existing structural data support this microscopic interpretation.

  • 出版日期2012-10-9
  • 单位中国地震局