Anomalous specific heat peak of BaVS$_3$ at 69 K explained by enhanced electron scattering upon ion relocation
Anomalous specific heat peak of BaVS$_3$ at 69 K explained by enhanced electron scattering upon ion relocation
The present study deals with the anomalous heat capacity peak and thermal conductivity of BaVS$_3$ near the metal-insulator transition present at $69$ K. The transition is related to a structural transition from an orthorhombic to monoclinic phase. Heat capacity measurements at this temperature exhibit a significant and relatively broad peak, …