Spin-reorientation in ErFeO3: Zero-field transitions, three-dimensional phase diagram, and anisotropy of erbium magnetism

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2004

Authors

Bazaliy, YB (Author) Other; Tsymbal, LT (Author) Other; G.N. Kakazei (Author) Other; Izotov, AI (Author) Other; Wigen, PE (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics

Vol. 69

ISSN: 1098-0121

Publisher: American Physical Society

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Authenticus ID: P-00Q-D4W

DOI: 10.1103/physrevb.69.104429

Abstract (EN): Spontaneous spin-reorientation transitions in ErFeO3 are studied using ultrasound, magnetic susceptibility, and magnetic moment measurements. The properties of the first-order transition happening in magnetic field sweeps through zero are studied and a three-dimensional (H, T) magnetic phase diagram of the material is constructed. Direct measurements of the magnetic moment allow for a precise determination of the temperature dependence of the magnetization direction in the reorientation region. The mean-field theory of orientation transitions is modified to account for the magnetism of the erbium subsystem, and an excellent agreement with experiment is achieved. © 2004 The American Physical Society.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 10