Robert A Jackson et al 2009 J. Phys.: Condens. Matter 21 325403 doi:10.1088/0953-8984/21/32/325403
Robert A Jackson1,5, Jomar B Amaral2, Mario E G Valerio2, David P DeMille3 and Eric R Hudson4
Show affiliationsThis paper describes computer modelling of thorium doping in crystalline LiCaAlF6 and LiSrAlF6. The study has been motivated by the interest in using these materials as hosts for 229Th nuclei, which are being investigated for use as frequency standards. The dopant sites and form of charge compensation are obtained; this information is essential for the further development and optimization of these devices.
82.20.Wt Computational modeling; simulation
Issue 32 (12 August 2009)
Received 19 March 2009, in final form 4 June 2009
Published 20 July 2009
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