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Title: Unusual magnetic behavior in Gd{sub 5}(Si{sub 1.5}Ge{sub 2.5}) and Gd{sub 5}(Si{sub 2}Ge{sub 2})

Journal Article · · Physical Review B

The coexistence of ferromagnetic and paramagnetic phases in the 4f-electron systems Gd{sub 5}(Si{sub 1.5}Ge{sub 2.5}) and Gd{sub 5}(Si{sub 2}Ge{sub 2}) during the magnetic-martensitic phase transition have been observed. A dc magnetic field reversibly changes both the magnetic and crystal structures of the alloys above their respective Curie temperatures. A negative imaginary component of the ac magnetic susceptibility for both alloys has been observed in the ferromagnetic state. The results are discussed in terms of indirect Ruderman-Kittel-Kasuya-Yosida and direct superexchange interactions, and anomalies of the relaxation process.

Sponsoring Organization:
(US)
OSTI ID:
40205665
Journal Information:
Physical Review B, Vol. 62, Issue 22; Other Information: Othernumber: PRBMDO000062000022R14625000001; R11046PRB; PBD: 1 Dec 2000; ISSN 0163-1829
Publisher:
The American Physical Society
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English