Low-frequency inelastic light scattering of zincogermanate glass in supercooledliquid regime

Yoshihiro Takahashi*, Minoru Osada, Masataka Ando, Rie Ihara, Takumi Fujiwara

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Abstract

We performed in situ observation of low-frequency inelastic light scattering in a zincogermanate glass showing nanocrystallization of semiconductive Zn2GeO4 to elucidate the crystallization and phase transformation dynamics. In supercooledliquid state, an anomalous damping behavior of Boson peak was observed as the elastic softening happened. Combination of Boson and TEM studies revealed that the Boson damping is due to the liquid-liquid phase separation, which occurs prior to nanocrystallization, suggesting possibility of in situ spectroscopic observation of phase separation.

Original languageEnglish
Article number126105
JournalJournal of Applied Physics
Volume109
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011 Jun 15
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physics and Astronomy(all)

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