title: Local Lattice Distortions in Mn[N(CN)2]2 under Pressure.
abstract: We combined synchrotron-based infrared spectroscopy, Raman scattering, and diamond anvil cell techniques with complementary lattice dynamics calculations to reveal local lattice distortions in Mn[N(CN)2]2 under compression. Strikingly, we found a series of transitions involving octahedral counter-rotations, changes in the local Mn environment, and deformations of the superexchange pathway. In addition to reinforcing magnetic property trends, these pressure-induced local lattice distortions may provide an avenue for the development of new functionalities.
authors: Department of Chemistry, University of Tennessee , Knoxville, Tennessee 37996, United States.
authors: Tatiana V
authors: TV
authors: Brinzari
authors: Department of Chemistry, University of Tennessee , Knoxville, Tennessee 37996, United States.
authors: Kenneth R
authors: KR
authors: O'Neal
authors: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Eastern Washington University , Cheney, Washington 99004, United States.
authors: Jamie L
authors: JL
authors: Manson
authors: Division of Materials Research, National Science Foundation , Arlington, Virginia 22230, United States.|Materials Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory , Argonne, Illinois 60439, United States.
authors: John A
authors: JA
authors: Schlueter
authors: Texas Center for Superconductivity and Department of Physics, University of Houston , Houston, Texas 77204, United States.
authors: Alexander P
authors: AP
authors: Litvinchuk
authors: Geophysical Laboratory, Carnegie Institution of Washington , Washington, D.C. 20015, United States.
authors: Zhenxian
authors: Z
authors: Liu
authors: Department of Chemistry, University of Tennessee , Knoxville, Tennessee 37996, United States.
authors: Janice L
authors: JL
authors: Musfeldt