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Journal
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Titanium dioxide (TiO 2) has rich physical properties with potential implications for both fundamental physics and new applications. To date, the main focus of applied research is to tune its optical properties, which is usually done via doping and/or nanoengineering. However, understanding the role of d electrons in materials and possible functionalization of d-electron properties are still major challenges. Herewith, within a combination of an innovative experimental technique, high-energy optical conductivity, and state-of-the-art ab initio electronic structure calculations, we report an emerging, novel resonant exciton in the deep ultraviolet region of the optical response. The resonant exciton evolves upon low-concentration Ta substitution in anatase TiO 2 films. It is surprisingly robust and related to strong electron-electron and electron-hole interactions. The d-and f-orbital localization, due to Ta substitution, plays an …
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Publication date: 
1 Jun 2016
Authors: 

Z. Yong, P.E. Trevisanutto, L. Chiodo, I. Santoso, A.R. Barman, T.C. Asmara, S. Dhar, A. Kotlov, A. Terentjevs, F. Della Sala, V. Olevano, M. Rübhausen, T Venkatesan, A. Rusydi

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Volume: 93 Issue: 205118
Origin: 
Phys. Rev. B