Relaxation dynamics in the strong chalcogenide glass-former of Ge22Se78

Sci Rep. 2017 Jan 17:7:40547. doi: 10.1038/srep40547.

Abstract

The enthalpy relaxation is performed in the glassy Ge22Se78 to understand the dynamic behaviors. The structure of the glass is examined by X-ray diffraction and Raman spectra. The dynamic parameters such as the fragility, stretching exponent and non-linear factor are determined. A low fragility of m = 27 is exhibited for the chalcogenide, however, the stretching exponent is found not to have a larger value. The enthalpy relaxation spectra are constructed for various glass formers, and a relationship between the fragility and the symmetry of the spectra is demonstrated. The dynamic results are used to evaluate the structure of the Ge22Se78 glass.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't