Different effects of Ce-doping on orbital and spin ordering in perovskite vanadate Sm_(1-χ)Ce_χ VO_3

The effects of Ce-doping on the phase transition of the orbital/spin ordering (OO/SO) are studied through the structural, magnetic, and electrical transport measurements of perovskite vanadate Sm1 x Ce x VO 3 . The measurements of structure show that the cell volume decreases as x≤ 0.05, and then increases as Ce-doping level increases further. The OO state exists but is suppressed progressively in the sample with x≤0.2 and disappears as x0.2. The temperature at which the C-type SO transition is present increases monotonically with Ce-doping level increasing. The temperature dependence of resistivity for each of the samples shows a semiconducting transport behavior and the transport can be well described by the thermal activation model. The activation energy first decreases as x ≤0.2, and then increases for further doping. The obtained results are discussed in terms of the mixed-valent state of the doped-Ce ions.     

Magnetism and magnetoresistance of Er1-xSmxMn6Ge6(x=0.2－1.0) compounds

Magnetic and transport properties of Er_{1-x}Sm_xMn_6Ge_6(x=0.2-1.0) have been investigated by x-ray diffraction (XRD) and magnetization measurement. Analysis of the XRD patterns indicates that the samples with x≤0.4 mainly consist of HfFe_6Ge_6-type phase and the samples with 0.6≤x≤1.0 mainly consist of YCo_6Ge_6-type phase (P6/mmm). The lattice constants and the unit cell volume increase with increasing Sm content. The antiferro－ferri－ferromagnetic transitions can be observed with increasing Sm content. The samples with x=0.2 and 0.4 order antiferromagnetically at 420 and 425K, respectively. The samples with x=0.6, 0.8 and 1.0 order from ferri- to ferromagnetically over the whole magnetic ordering temperature range. The corresponding Curie temperatures are 435, 441 and 446K, respectively. The magnetoresistance (MR) isotherms of the sample with x=0.8, measured at various temperatures, are analysed. The magnitude of MR is found to be positive below 55K and gradually increases to a relatively large value of about 5.02% at 5K in a field of 5T as the temperature is lowered. A possible explanation for the positive MR is given.     

Structural,Magnetic and Magnetocaloric Properties of La-deficient La0.77-xSrxCa0.2MnO2 Perovskites

La-deficient La0.77-x Ca0.2SrxMnO3 （0 〈 x 〈 0.1） polycrystalline samples are synthesized using the sol-gel technique. The crystal structures of all the samples are single orthorhombic phase with Pbnm space group. Rietveld analysis of x-ray diffraction patterns shows that the Mn-O-Mn bond angle θUn-O-Mn increases whereas the Mn-O bond length dMn--o decreases monotonically with increasing Sr^2＋ content, which results in a rich overlap between Mn 3d and O2p orbitals and leads to a systematic increase of the Curie temperature in this compound. It is found that the magnetic entropy change has a maximum at x = 0.06 in La^3＋-deficient La0.77-xCa0.2SrxMnO3. This may result from competition between the super-exchange interactions （Mn 4＋-O2--Mn4＋） and double-exchange interactions （Mn^3＋-O^2- -Mn^4＋） originating from the appearance of superfluous Mn^4＋ ions by substitution of Sr^2＋ for La^3＋ in this series. Large magnetic entropy changes of 2.32 and 1.83Jkg^-1K^-1 in the x = 0.06 and x = 0.1 samples at their Tcs of 271 K and 303K upon a low magnetic field （10kOe） make these materials promising candidates at near room temperature.     

Structure, dielectric and magnetodielectric properties of Bi1-xGdxFeO3 Ceramics

Different magnetodielectric effects were observed in Bi1-xGdxFeO3 ceramics depending on gadolinium content. A positive one was observed in the samples with x ≤0.10 at 295K and 16K, and a negative one in the sample with x = 0.4 at 16 K. Structure analysis by x-ray diffraction (XRD) reveals that the samples crystallize in the R3c structure (ferroelectrics) for x<0.08 and in the Pbnm structure (paraelectrics) for x≥0.3 at room temperature. Temperature-dependent dielectric response and x-ray diffraction confirm the occurrence of a structural transition in the Pbnm phase at low temperature for the samples with x ≤0.4. While the positive magnetodielectric effects can be attributed to a coupling of magnetic and crystallographic structures of the R3c phase, the observed negative magnetodielectric effect in the Pbnm phase can be associated with a low-temperature modification of the Pbnm structure. The observed dualsigned magnetodielectric effects suggest that the Bi1-xGdxFeO3 oxides are a good prototype for understanding the magnetodielectric coupling mechanism in this kind of materials.     

Infrared Absorption of Phase Separated La0.67-xPrxCa0.33MnO3

Infrared absorption spectra of La0.67-xPrxCa0.33MnO3 （x= 0, 0.18 and 0.36） are experimentally studied in the temperature range 20 -300K. Absorption peak splitting corresponding to the stretching oscillation of the Mn-O bond, together with a shift of peak position, is observed below the Curie temperature. These features weaken and even disappear as the samples are warmed up to the Curie temperature, which indicates that this anomaly may be a result of phase separation in the compounds.     

Phase separation in Sr doped BiMnO3

Phase separation in Sr doped BiMnO3 （Bil_xSrxMnO3, x = 0.4-0.6） was studied by means of temperature-dependent high-resolution neutron powder diffraction （NPD）, high resolution X-ray powder diffraction （XRD）, and physical property measurements. All the experiments indicate that a phase separation occurs at the temperature coinciding with the reported charge ordering temperature （Tco） in the literature. Below the reported TCO, both the phases resulting from the phase separation crystallize in the orthorhombically distorted perovskite structure with space group Imma. At lower temperature, these two phases order in the CE-type antiferromagnetic structure and the A-type antiferromagnetic structure, respectively. However, a scrutiny of the high-resolution NPD and XRD data at different temperatures and the electron diffraction exper- iment at 300 K did not manifest any evidence of a long-range charge ordering （CO） in our investigated samples, suggesting that the anomalies of physical properties such as magnetization, electric transport, and lattice parameters at the TCO might be caused by the phase separation rather than by a CO transition.     

Structural and magnetic properties of La_(0.7)Sr_(0.1)Ag_xMnO_(3-δ) perovskite manganites

Ag-doped manganite powder samples, La0.7Sr0.1AgxMnO3-δ(x = 0.00, 0.025, 0.05, 0.075, and 0.10) were synthesized using the sol–gel method. X-ray diffraction patterns indicated that the samples had two phases with the R3c perovskite being the dominant phase and Mn3O4 being the second phase. X-ray energy dispersive spectra indicated that the ratio of Ag to La was very close to that of the nominal composition in the samples. The specific saturation magnetizations at 300 K increased from 32.0 A·m2/kg when x = 0.00 to 46.8 A·m2/kg when x = 0.10. The Curie temperature, T C, of the samples increased from 310 K when x = 0.00 to 328 K when x = 0.10. Because the atomic concentration ratios of La, Sr, and Mn in the five samples were all the same and only the Ag concentration changed, the variations of the specific saturation magnetizations at 300 K and the Curie temperatures suggested that the Ag cations have been doped into the A sites of the perovskite phase in the samples.     

Single crystal growth and characterizations of iron arsenide superconductor BaFe2-xNixAs2（0.0≤x≤0.12）

A series of big single crystals of BaFeFe_2-xNi_xAs₂ have been prepared by the FeAs self-flux method, with nominal nickel doping x = 0--0.12. The dimensions of the cleaved crystals are over 10~mm along ab plane and ～ 2~mm in maximum along the c direction. The measurements of x-ray diffraction, electrical resistance and magnetic property are carried out on the crystals. For the undoped parent compound BaFe₂As₂, both resistance and magnetization data display an anomaly associated with spin density wave and/or structural phase transition, with the transition temperatures at ～ 138~K. For Ni-doped BaFe_2-xNi_xAs₂ crystals, the superconducting critical temperature T_c ranges from 4.3~K for x=0.06 sample to 20~K for the optimally doped x=0.10 crystal.     

Luminescence properties of InxGa1-xN（x～0.04） films grown by metal organic vapour phase epitaxy

In x Ga 1-x N (x ～ 0.04) films are grown by metal organic vapour phase epitaxy.For the samples grown on GaN directly,the relaxation of InGaN happens when its thickness is beyond a critical value.A broad band is observed in the luminescence spectrum,and its intensity increases with the increasing degree of relaxation.Secondary ion mass spectrometry measurement rules out the possibility of the broad band originating from impurities in InGaN.The combination of the energy-dispersive X-ray spectra and the cathodeluminescence measurements shows that the origin of the broad band is attributed to the indium composition inhomogeneity caused by the phase separation effect.The measurement results of the tensile-strained sample further demonstrate the conclusions.     

Anomalous magnetostrictive effects in （La1—xTbx）2／3Sr1／3 MnO3

A series of (La_{1-x}Tb_x)_{2/3}Sr_{1/3}MnO_3 polycrystalline samples has been studied by means of x-ray diffraction, magnetostriction, and thermal expansion measurements. It has been found that this series undergoes a phase transition from a rhombohedral to an orthorhombic form at the doping level x≈0.20 at room temperature accompanied by an anisotropic magnetostriction up to －50×10^{-6} under a magnetic field of 1T. The linear and volume magnetostrictions vary with chemical composition, even change sign. At T=80K, the magnetostrictions for the samples of x=0.20 and 0.40 exhibit different behaviours. The sample of x=0.20 has positive volume and linear magnetostrictions and a negative anisotropic magnetostriction, while the sample of x=0.40 has an opposite behaviour. The magnitude of volume magnetostriction for both the samples is essential (～10^{-4}) at T=80K under a magnetic field of 4T. We conclude that these anomalous effects are due to the charge delocalization and the structural phase transition between orthorhombic and rhombohedral forms induced by the applied magnetic field.     

Charge order melting and magnetic transition in Nd0.5(1+x)Ca0.5(1−x)Mn(1−x)CrxO3 system

The magnetic property of double doped manganite Nd_0.5(1+x)Ca_0.5(1−x)Mn_(1−x)Cr_xO₃ with a fixed ratio of Mn³⁺:Mn⁴⁺=1:1 has been investigated. For the undoped sample, it undergoes one transition from charge disordering to charge ordering (CO) associated with paramagnetic (PM)-antiferromagnetic (AFM) phase transition at T<250 K. The long range AFM ordering seems to form at 35 K, rather than previously reported 150 K. At low temperature, an asymmetrical M-H hysteresis loop occurs due to weak AFM coupling. For the doped samples, the substitution of Cr³⁺ for Mn³⁺ ions causes the increase of magnetization and the rise of T_c. As the Cr³⁺ concentration increases, the CO domain gradually becomes smaller and the CO melting process emerges. At low temperature, the FM superexchange interaction between Mn³⁺ and Cr³⁺ ions causes a magnetic upturn, namely, the second FM phase transition.     

In替代(La2/3Ca1/3)(Mn(3-2x)/3In2x/3)O3体系巨磁电阻效应的研究

采用固态反应法制备了In替代的(La_2/3Ca_1/3)(Mn_(3-2x)/3In_2x/3)O₃(x=0.00，0.10，0.15)体系.通过测量其零场和1.6T磁场下样品的电阻-温度关系以及一定温度下磁电阻率与磁场的关系.发现随In³⁺替代量的增加其磁电阻峰和电阻峰均向低温方向移动，同时巨磁电阻效应减弱，磁电阻峰也展宽.这是由于In³⁺替代量的变化，引起 关键词：     

Magnetic and electrical transport properties in the self-doped manganite La0.9Mn0.9M0.1O3 (M=Mn,Zn and Ti)

The magnetic and electrical transport properties of La_0.9Mn_0.9M_0.1O₃ (M=Mn, Zn and Ti) were investigated. The temperature and magnetic field dependence of electrical resistivity (ρ) and dc magnetization were studied. All the compounds are found in rhombohedral structure. The excess oxygen in all three compounds was detected through iodometric titration. A modification in resistivity is observed when M=Mn is replaced by M=Zn and Ti. The high temperature resistivity above T_C follow variable range hopping model for both Zn and Ti compounds. For Zn doping, the observation of large field-cool effect and decrease in resistivity at room temperature and is assumed to be due to the implant of Mn⁴⁺ in Mn³⁺ matrix, which favor Mn³⁺/Mn⁴⁺ double exchange. The ferromagnetic behavior below T_C for the compound with M=Ti is correlated to the excess oxygen in it, which implants Mn⁴⁺ and thus incorporates ferromagnetic interactions. The substitutions lead to a reduction of T_c and magnetization.     

Study of the magnetization and transport properties of the La(2+x)/3Sr(1−x)/3Mn1−xCrxO3 (0≤x≤0.2) system

The samples with the Mn³⁺/Mn⁴⁺ ratio fixed at 2:1 La_(2+x)/3Sr_(1−x)/3Mn_1−xCr_xO₃ (0≤x≤0.20) have been prepared. The magnetic, electrical transport, and magnetoresistance properties have been investigated. Remarkable transport and colossal magnetoresistance (CMR) effect, as well as cluster glass (CG) behaviors have been clearly observed in the samples studied. It was found that the Curie temperature T_c and insulator−metal transition temperature T_p1 are strongly affected by Cr substitution. The experiment observations are discussed by taking into account the variety of tolerance factors t; the effects of A-site radius 〈r_A〉 and the A-site mismatch effect (σ²).     

多自旋态离子Co替代诱导La2/3Ca1/3MnO3体系的输运反常

利用具有多自旋态的Co离子进行Mn位替代,制备了La_2/3Ca_1/3Mn_1-xCo_xO₃ (0≤x≤0.15) 系列样品并研究了体系的结构和输运特性.结果表明,在替代范围内,样品呈现很好的单相结构,各晶格参数随替代量的增大而减小;Co替代导致体系出现电输运反常,具体表现为在居里温度T_C以下电阻-温度曲线的二次金属-绝缘转 关键词： Mn位替代 双峰现象 自旋结构 磁电阻效应     

Two-dimensional critical behaviour in antiferrodistortive Al ur6(CIO4)3 and Ga ur6(ClO4)3

Critical behaviour with dimensionality d = 2 has been observed for the 300 K antiferrodistortive phase transition in Al ur₆(ClO₄)₃ and Ga ur₆(ClO₄)₃ by means of the temperature dependence of the ESR parameter D. The systems exhibited d = 2 behaviour in the static critical behaviour for T<T_c?40 K for T>T_c + 40 K. From the ESR data including line width measurements the local order parameter relaxation rate ω₁ has been obtained for various temperatures above T_c, with a lowest value of ω₁ = 150 MHz at T_c + 15 K     

Effect of Ga doping on magneto-transport properties in colossal magnetoresistive La0.7Ca0.3Mn1−xGaxO3 (0<x<0.1)

Samples of La_0.7Ca_0.3Mn_1−xGa_xO₃ with x=0, 0.025, 0.05 and 0.10 were prepared by standard solid-state reaction. They were first characterized chemically, including the microstructure. The magnetic properties and various transport properties, i.e. the electrical resistivity, magnetoresistivity (for a field below 8 T), thermoelectric power and thermal conductivity measured each time on the same sample, are reported. The markedly different behaviour of the x=0.1 sample from those with a smaller Ga content, is discussed. The dilution of the Mn³⁺/Mn⁴⁺ interactions with Ga doping considerably reduces the ferromagnetic double exchange interaction within the manganese lattice leading to a decrease of the Curie temperature. The polaron binding energy varies from 224 to 243 meV with increased Ga doping.     

Gd1-xCaxBa2Cu3O7-y高温超导体压力效应的研究

研究了Ｇｄ_1-xＣａ_xＢａ₂Ｃｕ₃Ｏ_7-y（０．０≤Ｘ≤０．２０）高温超导体在常压和高压下的超导电性在１－３００Ｋ温度范围内，利用Ｂｒｉｄｇｍａｎ对顶砧获得压力达９．０ＧＰａ，测量了（Ｘ＝０．１０，０．１５，０．２０）样品的ｄＴ_c／ｄｐ分别为７．６８，７．８和４．４６Ｋ／ＧＰａ。发现Ｔ_c的压力导数随着ｃａ²⁺含量的增加而下降，分析了氧含量对Ｔ_c和ｄＴ_c／ｄＰ的影响．利用常压下晶格参数精修值和阳离子与氧离子间距随压力的改变，说明ＣｕＯ₂面在超导电性上的作用，用ＣｕＯ₂面之间耦合解释Ｔ_c（Ｐ）曲线的非线性关系。 关键词：     

Structure and magnetic properties of a new single-molecule magnet [Mn11Fe1O12 (CH3COO)16(H2O)4].2CH3COOH.4H2O

A new single-molecule magnet [Mn₁₁Fe₁O₁₂ (CH₃COO)₁₆(H₂O)₄]?2CH₃COOH?4H₂O (Mn₁₁Fe₁) has been synthesized.The structure has been studied by the single crystal x-ray diffraction. The difference of Jahn--Teller distortion between Fe³⁺ and Mn³⁺ ion reveals that Fe³⁺ ion substitutes for Mn³⁺ ion on the Mn(3) sites in the Mn₁₂ skeleton. The temperature dependence of the magnetization gives a blocking temperature T_B=1.9K for Mn₁₁Fe₁. Based on the magnetization process analysis of the crystal at T=2K, we suggest that Mn₁₁Fe₁ has the ground state with a total spin S= 11/2.     

Electron hopping and optic phonons in Eu3S4

Raman scattering on single crystals of Eu₃S₄ does not show the allowed q=o phonon modes in the cubic phase and exhibits no new modes in the distorted low temperature phase (T<186 K). Above the Curie temperature T_c=3.8 K the scattering is dominated by a spin-disorder induced one-phonon density of states allowing for the observation of the zone boundary phonon breathing mode of the S^2?ions. This mode does not show any anomaly near the charge order -disorder phase transition T_t=186 K. Temperature tunable spin fluctuations associated with the temperature activated Eu²⁺→Eu³⁺ electron hopping are detected in the scattering intensity, superimposed on the usual thermal spin disorder.