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Title: Experimental Exploration of the Origin of Magnetostriction in Single Crystal Iron

Journal Article · · Applied Physics Letters
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3481083· OSTI ID:1023896

The magnetostrictive atomic strain in a pure Fe single crystal was measured by differential x-ray absorption spectroscopy. The obtained tetragonal magnetostriction constant, (3/2){lambda}{sub 100}, was determined to be 45 ppm, consistent with the previously reported theoretical value calculated from a spin-orbit coupling theory. These results provide a foundation for understanding the origin of magnetostriction in pure Fe as well as Fe-based binary alloys.

Research Organization:
Ames Lab., Ames, IA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC)
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC02-07CH11358
OSTI ID:
1023896
Report Number(s):
IS-J 7570; TRN: US201119%%493
Journal Information:
Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 97, Issue 7
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English