Abstract
We have studied the phonon density of states (PDOS) in LaFeAsO1-xFx with inelastic neutron scattering methods. The PDOS of the parent compound (x=0) is very similar to the PDOS of samples optimally doped with fluorine to achieve the maximum Tc (x∼0.1). Good agreement is found between the experimental PDOS and first-principles calculations with the exception of a small difference in Fe mode frequencies. The PDOS reported here is not consistent with conventional electron-phonon mediated superconductivity.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 157004 |
Journal | Physical Review Letters |
Volume | 101 |
Issue number | 15 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 8 2008 |