Shape and property alteration of small silver clusters via doping by carbon: CAgn (n ⩽ 6)

- Small carbon-doped silver clusters are investigated at a DFT level.
- Their most stable isomers show a core-shell structure with C centre surrounded with Agn shell.
- Their shape alterations upon electronic excitation, ionization and electron attachment are investigated.
- Variations of properties of the clusters upon adding C to Agn are analyzed.