We combine synchrotron-based infrared absorption and Raman scattering spectroscopies with diamond anvil cell techniques and first-principles calculations to explore the properties of hafnia under compression. We find that pressure drives HfO
- Award ID(s):
- 2129904
- NSF-PAR ID:
- 10329913
- Date Published:
- Journal Name:
- npj Quantum Materials
- Volume:
- 7
- Issue:
- 1
- ISSN:
- 2397-4648
- Format(s):
- Medium: X
- Sponsoring Org:
- National Science Foundation
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