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Spin dynamics and spin-polarized EELS spectra of model itinerant-electron magnetic films

Journal Article · · Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter
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  1. Department of Physics and The Institute for Surface and Interface Science, University of California, Irvine, California 92717 (United States)
The spin excitations of model itinerant-electron ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic ultrathin films are studied theoretically. The discussion is based on the one-band Hubbard model, treated in mean-field theory. A description of the spin excitations is generated by means of the random-phase approximation. We find both the low-lying collective modes (spin waves) and the spectrum of Stoner excitations. We also compute the spin-polarized electron-energy-loss scattering (SPEELS) spectra for our model films. The applications of SPEELS to the study of magnetic excitations at surfaces is discussed.
DOE Contract Number:
FG03-84ER45083
OSTI ID:
127578
Journal Information:
Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter, Journal Name: Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter Journal Issue: 17 Vol. 52; ISSN 0163-1829; ISSN PRBMDO
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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