Charge density wave formation in $R_2$Te${}_5$ ($R$=Nd, Sm and Gd)

K. Y. Shin, J. Laverock, Y. Q. Wu +5

The rare earth ($R$) tellurides $R_2$Te${}_5$ have a crystal structure intermediate between that of $R$Te${}_2$ and $R$Te${}_3$, consisting of alternating single and double Te planes san…