Table 2.
Parameters Used in Multiplet Simulations and Ground State Description of
| Crystal Field Parameters (eV) | Ligand Field Parameters (eV)a | |3dn〉 Character in c | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10Dq | Ds | Dt | Δ | TB1b | TA1 | TA1 | TB2 | ||
| 1 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 0.15 | 0.24 | 0.9 | 0.35 | 0.2 | 0.15 | 15% |
| 2 | 2.5 | 0.24 | 0.19 | 0.61 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 26% |
| 4 | 6.0 | 0.3 | 0.4d | 1.9 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 32% |
The ligand field simulations were performed under D4h symmetry (TB1= Tx2-y2 etc).
The dominant contribution in determining the intensity of satellite peak was from TB1.
Determined from the projection method.
Dt is used to obtain the correct crystal field description.