Element germanium under pressure matches predictions of modern condensed matter theory
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 14:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Although its name may make many people think of flowers, the element germanium is part of a frequently studied group of elements, called IVa, which could have applications for next-generation computer architecture as well as implications for fundamental condensed matter physics. New research reveals details of the element's transitions under pressure. Their results show extraordinary agreement with the predictions of modern condensed matter theory.