Numéro
J. Phys. IV France
Volume 12, Numéro 9, November 2002
Page(s) 85 - 86
DOI https://doi.org/10.1051/jp4:20020363


J. Phys. IV France
12 (2002) Pr9-85
DOI: 10.1051/jp4:20020363

Search for narrow-band-noise modulations of the infrared transmission of blue bronze

R.C. Rai, V.A. Bondarenko and J.W. Brill

Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506-0055, U.S.A.


Abstract
We have searched for narrow-band-noise (NBN) modulations of the infrared transmission in blue bronze, using tunable diode lasers. No modulations were observed, giving an upper limits for NBN changes in the absorption coefficient of $\Delta \alpha_{NBN} < 0.3 $ / cm ( $\approx \alpha/2000$). The implication of these results on proposed CDW properties and NBN mechanisms are discussed.



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