纳米Ce1-x(Fe0.5La0.5)xO2-δ固溶体的水热合成及光谱分析

采用水热方法合成Ce1-x(Fe0.5 La0.5)xO2-δ固溶体.利用X射线衍射技术(X-ray diffraction technique,XRD)表征样品的相结构,并对固溶体的晶胞参数进行拟合,通过紫外可见漫反射光谱(UV-Vis diffraction spectrum)及拉曼光谱(Raman spectru...     

High temperature ferromagnetism with a giant magnetic moment in transparent co-doped SnO(2-delta)

The occurrence of room temperature ferromagnetism is demonstrated in pulsed laser deposited thin films of Sn(1-x)Co(x)O(2-delta) (x<0.3). Interestingly, films of Sn(0.95)Co(0.05)O(2-delta) grown on R-plane sapphire not only exhibit ferromagnetism with a Curie temperature close to 650 K, but also a giant magnetic moment of 7.5+/-0.5 micro(B)/Co, not yet reported in any diluted magnetic semiconductor system. The films are semiconducting and optically highly transparent.     

Electronic structure of charge- and spin-controlled Sr(1-(x+y))La(x+y)Ti(1-x)Cr(x)O3

We present the electronic structure of Sr(1-(x+y))La(x+y)Ti(1-x)Cr(x)O3 investigated by high-resolution photoemission spectroscopy. In the vicinity of the Fermi level, it was found that the electronic structure was composed of a Cr 3d local state with the t(2g)3 configuration and a Ti 3d itinerant state. The energy levels of these Cr and Ti 3d states are well interpreted by the difference of the charge-transfer energy of both ions. The spectral weight of the Cr 3d state is completely proportional to the spin concentration x irrespective of the carrier concentration y, indicating that the spin density can be controlled by x as desired. In contrast, the spectral weight of the Ti 3d state is not proportional to y, depending on the amount of Cr doping.     

Crossing the gap from p- to n-type doping: nature of the states near the chemical potential in La(2)-(x)Sr(x)CuO(4) and Nd(2-x)Ce(x)CuO(4-delta)

We report on an x-ray absorption and resonant photoemission study on single crystals of the high-T(c) cuprates La2-xSrxCuO4 and Nd(2-x)Ce(x)CuO(4-delta). Using an intrinsic energy reference, we find that the chemical potential of La2-xSrxCuO4 lies near the top of the La2CuO4 valence band whereas in Nd(2-x)Ce(x)CuO(4-delta) it is situated near the bottom of the Nd2CuO4 conduction band. The data clearly establish that the introduction of Ce in Nd2CuO4 results in electrons being doped into the CuO2 planes. We infer that the states closest to the chemical potential have a Cu 3d(10) singlet origin in Nd(2-x)Ce(x)CuO(4-delta) and a 3d(9)L singlet origin in La2-xSrxCuO4.     

Tailor-made electronic and magnetic properties in one-dimensional pure and Y-substituted Ca3Co2O6

Full-potential density-functional calculations show that the electronic structure of one-dimensional ferrimagnetic Ca3Co2O6 varies from metal to half metal to insulator as its magnetic ordering changes from the ferrimagnetic through the ferromagnetic to the paramagnetic state. The present Letter is the first to establish the occurrence of half metallicity in one-dimensional oxides. Moreover, the electronic and magnetic properties of this material can be tuned by substitution of Y for Ca, as shown by our detailed study on Ca(3-x)YxCo2O6 (x = 0, 0.3, 0.75, and 1). The Co ions are in two different valence states [Co4+ (low-spin) and Co2+ (high-spin)], and hence the occurrence of charge ordering in addition to spin ordering is established. For specific Y concentrations we predict a rarely seen combination of ferromagnetic and insulating behavior.     

Epitaxial growth and band alignment of (Gd(x)La(1-x))(2)O(3) films on n-GaAs (001)

Herein we demonstrate the epitaxial stabilization of single-crystalline (Gd(x)La(1-x))(2)O(3) films on n-GaAs (001) with a controlled lattice match. (Gd(x)La(1-x))(2)O(3) films have an in-plane epitaxial relationship with a twofold rotation on GaAs (001). Spectroscopic characterization by photoemission and absorption confirms that the band gap of (Gd(x)La(1-x))(2)O(3) film is approximately approximately 5.8eV. However, the conduction band offset is increased by the unpinned Fermi level of the n-GaAs in the (Gd(x)La(1-x))(2)O(3) film (x=0.97). The correlation of the crystalline property and the interfacial band offset by the electrical properties, as probed by capacitance and leakage current measurements, is also discussed.     

层状铁电体Ba_(1-x)Bi_(2+x)Ti_xNb_(2-x)O_9的结构相变研究

本文应用拉曼光谱方法研究了Ba1-xBi2+xTixNb2-xO9的结构相变。与x≠0的情况相比,x=0的情况BaBi2Bn2O9表现出了明确不同的拉曼光谱。前者有与Aurivillius层状铁电体家族的铁电相相似的拉曼光谱。因此认为BaBi2Nb2O9发生了铁电—非铁电相变。此外,用内模方法对层次铁电体Ba1-xBi2+xTixNb2-xO9的拉曼振动模式进行了初步的指认     

Magnetic anisotropy of Co2+ as signature of intrinsic ferromagnetism in ZnO:Co

We report on the magnetic properties of thoroughly characterized Zn(1-x)Co(x)O epitaxial thin films, with low Co concentration, x = 0.003-0.005. Magnetic and EPR measurements, combined with crystal field theory, reveal that isolated Co2+ ions in ZnO possess a strong single ion anisotropy which leads to an "easy plane" ferromagnetic state when the ferromagnetic Co-Co interaction is considered. We suggest that the peculiarities of the magnetization process of this state can be viewed as a signature of intrinsic ferromagnetism in ZnO:Co materials.     

Evidence of cobalt-vacancy complexes in Zn(1-x)Co(x)O dilute magnetic semiconductors

We investigate the local structure of ferromagnetic Zn(1-x)Co(x)O epilayers by coupling polarization-dependent x-ray absorption spectroscopy and ab initio calculations of selected defect structures. We give clear evidence of the presence of oxygen vacancies, located close to the Co atoms in a specific complex configuration. We also establish the upper concentration limit of metallic parasitic nanophases and their contribution to magnetism. Our results lead to the conclusion that oxygen vacancies play an important role in originating the high temperature ferromagnetism of Zn(1-x)Co(x)O.     

Role of Nd/Ba disorder on the penetration depth of Nd(1+x)Ba(2-x)Cu(3)O(7-delta) thin films

We report on a study on the effect of Nd/Ba disorder on the ab-plane penetration depth of epitaxial Nd(1+x)Ba(2-x)Cu(3)O(7-delta) thin films. While in stoichiometric samples lambda(T) at low temperature is linear, Nd-rich films exhibit a quadratic law. For low Nd excess (x<0.04), a satisfying fit is obtained using the "dirty" d-wave model assuming that Nd ions at Ba sites act as strong scattering centers. At high x (x>0.15) the data are explained if Nd/Ba disorder becomes less effective as a source of scattering. The effect of localization has been discussed to account for the experimental results.     

Magnetic order in hybrid frustrated magnets Gd(2-x)Tb(x)Ti2O7 (x = 0.2 and 0.5)

We report on the specific heat, magnetization and ac susceptibility measurements of single crystals of hybrid frustrated magnets Gd(1.8)Tb(0.2)Ti(2)O(7) and Gd(1.5)Tb(0.5)Ti(2)O(7). The analysis of experimental data revealed that, although partial replacing of the Gd(3+) ions by the Tb(3+) ions in the Gd(2)Ti(2)O(7) host lattice slightly enhances antiferromagnetic coupling, as inferred from the evolution of the paramagnetic Curie-Weiss temperature, the ordering temperature gradually decreases. Paramagnetic correlations introduced by the Tb(3+) ions cause this perturbation, altering the effective further neighbor interactions and destabilizing the ground state in Gd(2)Ti(2)O(7). In addition, the low-energy states of Gd(2-x)Tb(x)Ti(2)O(7) are suggested to possess a nature different from those in parent members Tb(2)Ti(2)O(7) and Gd(2)Ti(2)O(7). Finally, the frequency-dependent magnetic susceptibility behavior in Gd(1.5)Tb(0.5)Ti(2)O(7) is consistent with the formation of a spin-glass-like state indicating a pronounced slowing down of the dynamical response of the studied hybrid magnets.     

Andreev reflections on Y(1-x)Ca(x)Ba(2)Cu(3)O(7-delta): evidence for an unusual proximity effect

We have measured Andreev reflections between an Au tip and Y(1-x)Ca(x)Ba(2)Cu(3)O(7-delta) thin films in the in-plane orientation. The conductance spectra are best fitted with a pair potential having the d(x2-y2)+is symmetry. We find that the amplitude of the is component is enhanced as the contact transparency is increased. This is an indication for an unusual proximity effect that modifies the pair potential in the superconductor near the surface with the normal metal.     

Dirty superconductivity in the electron-doped cuprate Pr(2-x)Ce(x)CuO(4-delta): tunneling study

We report a tunneling study between Pr(2-x)Ce(x)CuO(4-delta) and lead as a function of doping, temperature, and magnetic field. The temperature dependence of the gap follows the BCS prediction. Our data fit a nonmonotonic d-wave order parameter for the whole doping range studied. From our data we are able to conclude that the electron-doped cuprate Pr(2-x)Ce(x)CuO(4-delta) is a weak-coupling BCS dirty superconductor.     

Role of donor defects in stabilizing room temperature ferromagnetism in (Mn, Co) co-doped ZnO nanoparticles

We report the effects of co-doping ZnO with Co and Mn in an n-type environment on ferromagnetism (FM). Two sets of samples, Zn(0.95-x)Co(0.04)Mn(x)O (0.000 ≤ x ≤ 0.02) and Zn(0.95-y)Co(y)Mn(0.04)O (0.000 ≤ y ≤ 0.02), were synthesized by the chemical route with oxygen vacancies introduced via annealing in a forming gas (reducing the atmosphere). In addition to the magnetization, the particles were characterized by x-ray diffraction, diffuse reflectance spectroscopy and x-ray absorption near-edge emission spectroscopy. The Co and Mn ions were determined to be in the + 2 state in a tetrahedral symmetry, with no evidence of metallic Co or Mn. We find that while a purely Mn-doped sample exhibits weak FM at room temperature, the general effect of Mn as a co-dopant with Co, in an n-type environment, is to decrease the moment strongly. All of our results can be systematically explained within the context of defect mediated FM in these wide bandgap semiconductors, where the coincidence of the spin-split-impurity (defect) band states and the 3d states leads to the development of a net moment alongside the formation of spin polarons.     

Thermoelectric power of HoBaCo2O5.5: possible evidence of the spin blockade in cobaltites

Thermoelectric power measurements have been performed for an ordered oxygen-deficient perovskite, HoBaCo2O5.5, in which the alternative layers of CoO6 octahedra and of [CoO(5)](2) bipyramids are occupied by Co3+ species. The T-dependent Seebeck coefficient S shows a clear change of the conduction regime at the metal-insulator (MI) transition (T(MI) approximately 285 K). The sign change of S from S<0 to S>0 can be explained assuming that a spin state transition occurs at T(MI). In the metallic state, Co2+ e(g) electrons are moving in a broad band on the background of high or intermediate spin Co3+ species. In contrast, the insulating behavior may result from the Co3+ spin state transition to a low-spin Co3+ occurring in the octahedra. In this phase the transport would occur by hopping of the low-spin Co(4+)t(2g) holes, whereas the high-spin Co2+ electrons become immobilized due to a spin blockade.     

LnZr(BO3)2:Eu3+(Ln=Ba,Sr)的真空紫外光谱特性的研究

采用高温固相法合成了Ba(1-x)SrxZr(BO3)2:Eu3 系列样品,样品Ba(1-x)SrxZr(BO3)2:Eu3 激发谱在130～170nm和230 nm区域有两个很强的吸收带,位于130～170nm的吸收带主要是硼酸盐基质的吸收;位于230nm附近的吸收主要是Eu3 电荷转移态的吸收.当在样品中以Al部分取代Zr时,电荷转移态的吸收明显增强,并且Ba(1-x)SrxZr(BO3)2:Eu3 发射强度也会明显增强;随着x的增大,硼酸盐基质的吸收强度减弱,基质吸收带的主峰值向低能方向移动了大约30 nm.样品Ba(1-x)SrxZr(BO3)2:Eu3 在147nm激发下,发射出主峰值位于616nm的强红光,对应Eu3 电偶极(5D0→7F2)跃迁发射.     

Interdiffusion induced defect microstructures of Co(1-x)O near confined zirconia particles

Diffusion couples of metal alloys were commonly used to study Kirkendall pore formation and amorphization near the interface of composition discontinuity. In this work, yttria-partially stabilized zirconia (Y-PSZ) powders mixed with Co(1-x)O (1:99 molar ratio, denoted as Z1C99) were sintered and annealed at 1600 degrees C for 1-75 h to study interdiffusion-induced defect microstructures of Co(1-x)O near confined Y-PSZ particles. Analytical electron microscopic analysis indicated a much larger flux of Co(2+) from Co(1-x)O into Y-PSZ compared to the reverse flux of Zr(4+) and Y(3+). In addition, there is a significant inward flux of oxygen from Y-PSZ into Co(1-x)O. A net vacancy flux in the opposite direction of ion flux then caused the formation of Kirkendall pores and dislocations in Co(1-x)O near corrugated Y-PSZ/Co(1-x)O interface. Amorphous regions and [111] faulting were also found in Co(1-x)O near Kirkendall pores, which can be rationalized by diffusion-induced amorphization and assembly of cation vacancies along close-packed [111] planes vulnerable to crystallographic shear, respectively. Y-PSZ particles were found to migrate-coalesce as corrugated slabs and rods at Co(1-x)O grain boundaries and junctions, respectively, when the composite with more Y-PSZ additive (Z(1)C(89)) was annealed.     

Existence, character, and origin of surface-related bands in the high temperature iron pnictide superconductor BaFe(2-x)Co(x)As2

Low energy electron diffraction (LEED) experiments, LEED simulations, and finite slab density functional calculations are combined to study the cleavage surface of Co doped BaFe(2-x)Co(x)As2 (x = 0.1,0.17). We demonstrate that the energy dependence of the LEED data can only be understood from a terminating 1/2 Ba layer accompanied by distortions of the underlying As-Fe2-As block. As a result, surface-related Fe 3d states are present in the electronic structure, which we identify in angle resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES) experiments. The close proximity of the surface-related states to the bulk bands inevitably leads to broadening of the ARPES signals, which excludes the use of the BaFe(2-x)Co(x)As2 system for accurate determination of self-energies using ARPES.     

白光LED用荧光粉Ba_(1.97)Ca_(1-x)(B_3O_6)_2∶Eu_(0.03)~(2+),Mn_x~(2+)的制备及其发光特性

采用高温固相反应法制备了Ba1.97Ca1-x(B3O6)2∶Eu2+,Mnx2+(x=0,0.03,0.06,0.15)荧光粉,研究了其相组成与荧光特性。结果表明,样品具有单相Ba2Ca(B3O6)2晶体结构。Eu2+同时占据Ba2+格位和Ca2+格位。在317 nm波长的紫外光激发下,Eu2+辐射出峰值在450 nm附近的宽谱蓝光。通过能量传递作用,Mn2+辐射峰值为600 nm左右的宽谱红光。蓝光和红光叠加形成色坐标为(x=0.371,y=0.282)的近白光发射。样品的激发光谱分布在250~400 nm的波长范围,有望在紫外激发的白光LED中获得应用。     

Transverse Josephson plasma mode in T* phase SmLa(1-x)Sr(x)CuO(4-delta) single crystals

Far-infrared reflectivity along the c axis in T* phase SmLa(1-x)Sr(x)CuO(4-delta) single crystals is measured down to 8 cm(-1). Below T(c), the conductivity peak is observed at 25 cm(-1) for x = 0.15 ( T(c) = 30 K) along with two reflectivity edges at 13 and 27 cm(-1). The conductivity peak is attributed to the transverse Josephson plasma mode between two longitudinal Josephson plasma modes, while the oscillator strength of the peak is found to be smaller than that calculated using the Josephson-coupled multilayer model. The difference is explained by assuming that only a few junctions at the disordered (La,Sr)(2)O(2-delta) block layer take part in the plasma oscillation with omega(pI(')) = 27 cm(-1).