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Spin-reorientation in ErFeO{sub 3} : zero field transitions, three-dimensional phase diagram, anisotropy of erbium magnetism.

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. B
Spontaneous spin-reorientation transitions in ErFeO{sub 3} 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.
Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
Sponsoring Organization:
SC; FOR
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357
OSTI ID:
961374
Report Number(s):
ANL/MSD/JA-47194
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. B, Journal Name: Phys. Rev. B Journal Issue: 10 ; 2004 Vol. 69; ISSN 1098-0121
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
ENGLISH

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