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Title: Direct observation of magnetic phase coexistance and magnetization reversal in a Gd0.67Ca0.33MnO3 thin film

Journal Article · · Applied Physics Letters
OSTI ID:1043388

We have investigated the ferrimagnetic domain structure in a Gd{sub 0.67}Ca{sub 0.33}MnO{sub 3} thin film using magnetic force microscopy. We observe clear signs of phase separation, with magnetic islands embedded in a non-magnetic matrix. We also directly visualize the reversal of magnetization of ferrimagnetic domains as a function of temperature and attribute it to a change in the balance of magnetization of anti-aligned Mn and Gd sublattices.

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE SC OFFICE OF SCIENCE (SC)
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC02-98CH10886
OSTI ID:
1043388
Report Number(s):
BNL-96998-2012-JA; APPLAB; KC020401G; TRN: US201213%%338
Journal Information:
Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 100, Issue 2; ISSN 0003-6951
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English