Oscillations of atomic nuclei in crystals

TL;DR

This paper explores the existence and properties of inherent atomic nuclei oscillations (I-oscillations) in crystals, proposing an adiabatic model where nuclei act as oscillators affecting crystal properties.

Contribution

It introduces the concept of I-oscillations, determines their types and energy quanta, and proposes an adiabatic crystal model incorporating these oscillations as fundamental elements.

Findings

I-oscillations can exist at adiabatic conditions in crystals.

I-oscillations are associated with deep energy levels.

They influence physical properties of crystals.

Abstract

Oscillations of atomic nuclei in crystals are considered in this paper. It is shown that elastic nuclei oscillations relatively electron envelops (inherent, I-oscillations) and waves of such oscillations can exist in crystals at adiabatic condition. The types and energy quantums of I-oscillations for different atoms are determined. In this connection the adiabatic crystal model is offered. Each atom in the adiabatic model is submitted as I-oscillator whose stationary oscillatory terms are shown as deep energy levels in crystals. The I-oscillations can be created at the expense of recombination energy of electrons and holes on electron-vibrational centers in semiconductors. They interact among themselves, with phonons and electrons, they influence on physical properties of crystals and crystal structures. The I-oscillations representing oscillations of atomic nuclei relatively electron system in crystals or molecules are the important physical reality.