Density-functional-theory calculation of semiconducting carbon nanotubes under an external electric field

摘要

We investigate the structure change of semiconducting carbon nanotubes under an external electric field with density functional theory. It is shown that the shape of the nanotube remains cylindrical and the length of the nanotube is also the same, even under a strong electric field. The only change observed is the diameter of the nanotube. It increases along with the increase of the applied electric field. [References: 19]