Erratum: “Number series of atoms, interatomic bonds and interface bonds defining zinc-blende nanocrystals as function of size, shape and surface orientation: Analytic tools to interpret solid state spectroscopy data” [AIP Adv. 6, 085306 (2016) DOI: 10.1063/1.4960994]

Abstract

In a recent publication, 1 two equations and some numerical values in two tables were wrong. The corrections to the equations are minute in quantitative terms so that none of the results are altered, and all graphs are valid in their original form. In addition, all results and conclusions remain valid. However, since the number series provide an analytic (and thus exact) description of zincblende- and diamondlattice nanocrystals (NCs), I felt obliged to issue this correction. The equations to be corrected describe the number of interface bonds for {110}-faceted dodecahedral zincblende-/diamond-lattice NCs. Along with the correction, both equations were also converted into a linear combination to be more compact. For the odd series of such NCs, the corrected number series is (Formula presented) For the number of interface bonds of the even series of such NCs, the corrected number series is (Formula presented) Due to the changes in NIF values, Table III had some numbers corrected. Such numbers are printed in bold italics, see to corrected Table III below. Furthermore, The value of the number of interface bonds for {111} facets of {111}-dominated quatrodecahedra for i = 1, N IF,(111)[1], in Table V is not 12 but 16 as evident from Eq. (34). The total number of interface bonds NIF is unaffected from this printing mistake. As above, the corrected number is printed in bold italics, see to corrected Table V below. I sincerely wish to apologize for the confusion and frustration these errata may have caused. (Table presented). Show more