title: Lattice dynamics and pressure-induced phase transitions in α-BaTeMo2O9.
abstract: Orthorhombic α-BaTeMo2O9 nonlinear optical single crystals were investigated at ambient pressure by micro-Raman and infrared spectroscopy with a focus on the polarization properties of the vibrational modes. These results were analyzed based on classical lattice dynamics calculations, allowing us to propose the normal-mode symmetries and assignments. In addition to the ambient-pressure studies, high-pressure Raman scattering studies were performed. These studies showed the onset of a reversible first-order phase transition near 3.5 GPa. The pressure dependence of Raman bands provides strong evidence that the phase transition involves significant distortion of the TeOx (x = 3,4) polyhedra, whereas the MoO6 octahedra are less affected. A large increase in the number of observed bands points to lower symmetry of the high-pressure phase.
authors: Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Wroclaw, Poland. m.maczka@int.pan.wroc.pl
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