Magnetic pair distribution function data using polarized neutrons and ad hoc corrections

Frandsen, Benjamin A.; Baral, Raju; Winn, Barry; Garlea, V. Ovidiu

doi:10.1063/5.0130400

Magnetic pair distribution function data using polarized neutrons and ad hoc corrections

Journal Article · Tue Dec 13 00:00:00 EST 2022 · Journal of Applied Physics

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0130400· OSTI ID:1906562

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Brigham Young University, Provo, UT (United States)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

Here, we report the first example of magnetic pair distribution function (mPDF) data obtained through the use of neutron polarization analysis. Using the antiferromagnetic semiconductor MnTe as a test case, we present high-quality mPDF data collected on the HYSPEC instrument at the Spallation Neutron Source using longitudinal polarization analysis to isolate the magnetic scattering cross section. Clean mPDF patterns are obtained for MnTe in both the magnetically ordered state and the correlated paramagnet state, where only short-range magnetic order is present. We also demonstrate significant improvement in the quality of high-resolution mPDF data through the application of ad hoc corrections that require only minimal human input, minimizing potential sources of error in the data processing procedure. We briefly discuss the current limitations and future outlook of mPDF analysis using polarized neutrons. Overall, this work provides a useful benchmark for mPDF analysis using polarized neutrons and provides an encouraging picture of the potential for routine collection of high-quality mPDF data.

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Research Organization:: Brigham Young Univ., Provo, UT (United States); Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE; USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC05-00OR22725; SC0021134

OSTI ID:: 1906562

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 1903395
OSTI ID: 1907402

Journal Information:: Journal of Applied Physics, Journal Name: Journal of Applied Physics Journal Issue: 22 Vol. 132; ISSN 0021-8979

Publisher:: American Institute of Physics (AIP)Copyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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