ISSN:
1434-6036
Keywords:
63.20.Kr
;
71.38.+i
;
72.90.+y
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract On the basis of the Holstein-Hubbard model the formation of polarons at finite densities is investigated by means of a variational approach appropriate for describing squeezing and correlation effects. An effective Hubbard model for the polarons is derived, where the correlations are treated within the slave-boson saddlepoint approximation. For low enough phonon frequencies, with increasing coupling an abrupt self-trapping transition from light to heavy polarons is found. With increasing density the squeezing effect increases, and the transition is shifted to higher couplings. In the case of an effective Coulomb repulsion, the self-trapping transition is shifted to lower couplings with increasing Hubbard interaction, and the effective polaron mass below the transition is enhanced. In the heavy polaron regime, the frequency-dependent polaron hopping conductivity is calculated. There occur qualitative finite-density and correlation effects on the zero-temperature absorption spectrum which are discussed with respect to their possible relevance to the midinfrared absorption in high-T c superconductors.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01307659
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