Small Polaron Localization, Jahn-Teller Distortion and Defects in La0.67Ca0.33MnO3: An Infrared Spectroscopy and X-ray Absorption Analysis

Nestor E. Massa, Helio C. N. Tolentino, Horacio Salva +3

We combine infrared reflectivity and EXAFS (Extended X-ray Absorption Fine Structure) techniques to study the solid solution La0.67Ca0.33MnO3 prepared by different methods yielding…