Rigid-layer lattice vibrations and van der waals bonding in hexagonal MoS2

doi:10.1016/0038-1098(72)90294-3

Solid State Communications

Volume 11, Issue 8, October 1972, Pages 941-944

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Using a triple Raman spectrometer, we have observed the rigid-layer E_2g² mode in hexagonal MoS₂. The interlayer forces are shown to be about 100 times weaker than the intralayer forces, and a van der Waals model of the interlayer bonding is proposed.

Mit Hilfe eines dreifachen Raman Spektrometers haben wir die E_2g² Starrschichtvibration in hexaedrischen MoS₂ beobachtet. Die Kräfte zwischen den Schichten erweisen sich als ungefähr hundert Mal schwächer als die Kräfte innerhalb der Schichten, und ein van der Waals Modell der Bindung zwischen den Schichten wird vorgeschlagen.

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