Pressure-induced phase transition on layered HgPSe 3 revealed by optical, structural and vibrational studies | Synapse
March 18, 2026Open Access
Pressure-induced phase transition on layered HgPSe 3 revealed by optical, structural and vibrational studies
Key Points
This research aims to investigate the phase transitions in layered HgPSe3 under pressure. Understanding these transitions can reveal new physical properties of the material.
Performed optical studies to observe changes in light properties under pressure.
Conducted structural analysis to examine changes in the crystal structure of HgPSe3.
Utilized vibrational techniques to assess phonon modes affected by pressure.
Identified a significant phase transition under increased pressure conditions.
Observed changes in the optical properties that correlate with structural changes.
Documented alterations in vibrational modes indicating a shift in material behavior.
Abstract
The family of transition metal phosphorus trichalcogenides (MPX 3 , where M is a transition metal and X = S or Se) has recently attracted considerable attention due to their tunable band...