Abstract
The nature of electronic states at the Fermi energy in metallic beta-PbO2 has been identified by hard x-ray photoemission spectroscopy (HXPS) combined with x-ray emission spectroscopy and density-functional theory calculations. Pb 6s states are strongly enhanced in HXP spectra, allowing us to locate the Fermi level above the top of the valence band. The occupied conduction-band states have significant Pb 6s character, although the major 6s contribution to the density of states is found 9 eV below the Fermi energy. The enormous potential of HXPS for the study of s states in oxides is emphasized.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 153102 |
| Journal | Physical Review B |
| Volume | 75 |
| Issue number | 15 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Keywords
- lead dioxide
- volpe project