Numéro
J. Phys. Colloques
Volume 42, Numéro C6, Décembre 1981
International Conference on Phonon Physics
Page(s) C6-746 - C6-748
DOI https://doi.org/10.1051/jphyscol:19816219
International Conference on Phonon Physics

J. Phys. Colloques 42 (1981) C6-746-C6-748

DOI: 10.1051/jphyscol:19816219

SIMULTANEOUS CONDENSATION OF SEVERAL MODES AT STRUCTURAL PHASE TRANSITIONS

P. Toledano, G. Pascoli et M. Coiret

Groupe de Physique Théorique, Faculté des Sciences, 80000 Amiens, France


Abstract
The structural transitions in a number of materials has been explained by the simultanous condensation of several modes at the transition temperature. The various types of couplings between the order-parameters corresponding to this mechanism are discussed.