Topological and topological-electronic correlations in amorphous silicon
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In this paper, we study several structural models of amorphous silicon, and discuss structural and electronic features common to all. We note spatial correlations between short bonds, and similar correlations between long bonds. Such effects persist under a first principles relaxation of the system and at finite temperature. Next we explore the nature of the band tail states and find the states to possess a filamentary structure. We detail correlations between local geometry and the band tails. 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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