Electronic structure and magnetic properties of epitaxial FeRh(001) ultrathin films on W(100)
Epitaxial FeRh(100) films (CsCl structure, {approx}10 ML thick), prepared in situ on a W(100) single-crystal substrate, have been investigated via valence band and core-level photoemission. The presence of the temperature-induced, first-order, antiferromagnetic to ferromagnetic (AF {approx} FM) transition in these films has been verified via linear dichroism in photoemission from the Fe?3p levels. Core-level spectra indicate a large moment on the Fe atom, practically unchanged in the FM and AF phases. Judging from the valence band spectra, the metamagnetic transition takes place without substantial modification of the electronic structure. In the FM phase, the spin-resolved spectra compare satisfactorily to the calculated spin-polarized bulk band structure.
- Research Organization:
- Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) National Synchrotron Light Source
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOE - OFFICE OF SCIENCE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-98CH10886
- OSTI ID:
- 1020878
- Report Number(s):
- BNL--94717-2011-JA; KC0401030
- Journal Information:
- Physical Review. B. Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, Journal Name: Physical Review. B. Condensed Matter and Materials Physics Journal Issue: 22 Vol. 82; ISSN 1098-0121
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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