Nanoscale multiphase separation at La(2/3)Ca(1/3)MnO3/SrTiO3 interfaces

55Mn nuclear magnetic resonance experiments are reported on a series of fully strained epitaxial La(2/3)Ca(1/3)MnO3 thin films on SrTiO3. We have found evidence of multiple phase segregation into ferromagnetic metallic and nonmetallic regions as well as regions that are nonferromagnetic and insulating. These insulating regions are mainly located close to interfaces and may have a significant impact on the performance of spin-tunnel devices. As a result of phase segregation, the ferromagnetic coupling within the metallic regions is depressed. This accounts for the reduction of the Curie temperature and conductivity in nanometric thin films.     

Leptonic nonet in SUL (3) × SUR (3)

A left-right symmetric SU_L(3) × SU_R(3) gauge model with leptons in the ($\text{3}\text{, 3) + (3,}\text{3}$) representation is presented. The SU^I_L(2)×U(1) subgroup is practically the WS + GIM model for $\text{sin}{}^2\text{?}{}_{\mathrm{<mtext>W</mtext>}}\text{≈}\text{3}\text{8}$, with additional currents involving heavy leptons. μ→eγ is naturally suppressed and a new kind of $\text{ν}{}_{\mathrm{<mtext>e</mtext>}}\text{?}\text{ν}{}_{\mathrm{\mu }}$ oscillations is possible. τ and 3_μ events can be related to one leptonic triplet. The model is naturally imbedded in exceptional groups.     

Specific-heat anomaly caused by ferroelectric nanoregions in Pb(Mg(1/3)Nb(2/3))O3 and Pb(Mg(1/3)Ta(2/3))O3 relaxors

The specific heat of typical relaxors, Pb(Mg(1/3)Nb(2/3))O3 (PMN) and Pb(Mg(1/3)Ta(2/3))O3 (PMT), was measured by adiabatic and relaxation methods between 2 and 420 K. A broad anomaly was found in the specific heat curve over the wide temperature range between 150 and 500 K for PMN, and between 50 and 400 K for PMT, which provides evidence for the formation of ferroelectric nanoregions (FNR) in the paraelectric matrix. The entropy of the anomaly was estimated as 3.3 J K(-1) mol(-1) and 2.9 J K(-1) mol(-1) for PMN and PMT, respectively, which implies an order-disorder-type mechanism for the formation of FNR.     

Possible quantum critical point in La(2/3)Ca(1/3)Mn(1-x)Ga x O3

We study the magnetic ground state in La(2/3)Ca(1/3)Mn(1-x)Ga x O3 manganites, where a quantum critical point (QCP) has been theoretically predicted. The metallic ferromagnetic ground state for low Ga doping breaks down for x > or = 0.11, an insulating state being established at low temperatures. Long-range ferromagnetism coexists with short-range magnetic correlations in the concentration range 0.11 < or = x < or = 0.145 while only the short-range correlations survive for x > or = 0.16. We discuss the implications of such a QCP to the physics of manganites and compare to other QCP systems.     

(La_(1-x)Ce_x)_(2/3)Ca_(1/3)MnO_3体系的结构和输运性质研究

对Ce掺杂锰氧化物 (La1 -xCex) 2 3Ca1 3MnO3(x =0— 1.0 )多晶样品的结构和输运性质系统研究的结果 .实验表明 ,在低掺杂浓度下 ,样品呈现完整的正交钙钛矿结构 ;随掺杂浓度的增加 ,有少量CeO2 杂相出现 ,同时伴随有Ce3 和Ce4 离子两种价态的涨落和Mn2 Mn3 Mn4 混合价态的共存 ,Ce掺杂导致的体系无序度增加 ,使得绝缘体 -金属 (I M)和顺磁 -铁磁 (PM FM)转变温度向低温方向移动 .有趣的是 ,Ce掺杂样品的电阻率测量I M转变峰值温度TIM 较PM FM转变温度Tc 为高 ,其差值ΔT(=TIM -Tc)随Ce掺杂含量的增加而增加 ,最大差值ΔT达 5 0K .各样品的磁电阻则随温度的降低而增加 ,在Tc 附近MR达到最大值 ,且随Ce掺杂含量增加Tc 附近的MR最大值迅速增加 ,达到 10 4 %以上 ,表现出很强的庞磁电阻效应 .在x≥ 0 .7时 ,磁电阻效应则表现出反常减小 .整体上而言 ,各样品的磁特性与输运行为间有较强的关联 ,电输运特性可用双交换作用模型进行很好的解释 ,在高温区满足热激活模型 .最后 ,在Ce掺杂对Tc 和MR的影响机理方面进行了初步讨论 .     

(Pr,Nd)_(2/3)Sr_(1/3)MnO_3体系中的低温比热反常现象

主要研究了(Pr1-yNdy)2/3Sr1/3MnO3体系多晶样品在低温下的比热反常现象.Pr2/3Sr1/3MnO3在低温下没有比热反常现象,但随着Nd替代Pr,比热反常开始出现,峰值逐渐增加,峰值出现温度逐渐减小;在磁场的作用下,峰值减小,峰值出现温度逐渐增加;经分析,该低温比热反常现象与Schottky效应相关.     

Fluorescence Excitation Spectrum of a (2)Pi(3/2)-(2)Pi(3/2) Transition of NiF

In this study, a supersonic beam of NiF was produced by the reaction of SF(6) with a dc discharge-sputtering source of nickel atoms. The laser-induced fluorescence excitation spectrum of a (2)Pi(3/2)-(2)Pi(3/2) transition has been recorded in the range of 500-520 nm and rotational structure of 506.5-nm band analyzed under the 30 K rotational temperature. Our data are consistent with a (2)Pi(3/2) ground state for NiF. The lifetime of this band is measured. Copyright 2000 Academic Press.     

Noise probe of the dynamic phase separation in La(2/3)Ca(1/3)MnO3

Giant random telegraph noise (RTN) in the resistance fluctuation of a macroscopic film of perovskite-type manganese oxide La(2/3)Ca(1/3)MnO3 has been observed at various temperatures ranging from 4 to 170 K, well below the Curie temperature ( T(C) approximately 210 K). The amplitudes of the two-level fluctuations vary from 0.01% to 0.2%. We discuss the origin of the RTN to be a dynamic mixed-phase percolative conduction process, where manganese clusters switch back and forth between two phases that differ in their conductivity and magnetization.     

Analysis of （1, 2） （1, 3） and （2, 3） Bands in the c^3Ⅱu- b^3Ⅱg System of P2

We investigate the high resolution absorption spectroscopy of P2 radical, generated in ac glow discharge of PC13 buffered with helium, using optical heterodyne magnetic rotation enhanced concentration modulation spectroscopy in the visible region. The （1, 2）, （1, 3） and （2, 3） bands of c^3Ⅱu- b^3Ⅱg in the range 16620-17860cm^-1 are observed and their 3II2 3II2 subbands are rotationally analysed. A set of effective molecular constants for the Ω= 2 component of the states involved are determined.     

La2/3(Ca0.65Ba0.35)1/3MnO3/0.035TiO2/xCuO复合体系电输运和磁电阻效应研究

用甘氨酸-硝酸盐(GNP)方法合成出La2/3(Ca0.65 Ba0 35)1/3MnO30.035/TiO2/xCuO纳米复合材料(x=0;0.23;0.25;0.27;0.30).通过X射线衍射、Raman光谱、扫描电子显微镜和磁电阻效应测试,对合成产物的结构及性能进行表征.结果表明,样品的对称性由立方向正交结构畸...     

First-principles study of the difference in permittivity between Ba(Mg1 / 3Ta2 / 3)O3 and Ba(Mg1 / 3Nb2 / 3)O3

This paper discusses the difference in permittivity at infrared frequencies between Ba(Mg_1/3Ta_2/3)O₃ (BMT) and Ba(Mg_1/3Nb_2/3)O₃ (BMN) based on a first-principles calculation. The permittivity, far-infrared and Raman spectra are successfully computed. Analysis of these results shows that the smaller amplitude of O in the low frequency mode E_u² (BMT), which is caused by the larger polarizability of Ta⁵⁺, is the origin of the smaller permittivity of BMT.     

(La1-xYx)2/3Ca1/3MnO3(x=0.195)系统中的磁电阻行为

本文实验上探讨了 (La1-xYx)2/3Ca1/3MnO3(x=0.195)窄带系统不同磁场下的磁电阻行为.实验表明,最大磁电阻效应随磁场增加而实质性提高,例如,7T磁场下最大磁电阻效应高达1.8×105%.同时,我们在远远低于半导体-金属转变温度下也观察到明显的磁电阻效应.文中就磁电阻的起因进行了讨论,特别是基于最近提出的自旋-极化子模型,对实验数据进行了定量的比较性分析,结果表明,该模型虽能预言实验的主要特征,但理论预言随磁场增加而明显偏离实验.     

Composition Dependence of Electrocaloric Effect in (1-x)Pb(Mg_(1/3)Nb_(2/3))O_3-xPbTiO_3 Single Crystals

Composition dependence of electrocaloric effect is investigated in(1- x)Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3- xP b Ti O3 single crystals by using an eighth-order Landau–Devonshire theory. The applied electric field along [001] direction reduces the ferroelectric-ferroelectric phase transition temperatures, but increases the Curie temperatures. The electrocaloric coefficients of tetragonal phase are much larger than that of rhombohedral and monoclinic phase. A negative electrocaloric effect is observed near the MC-T phase transition in 0.69Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3-0.31 Pb Ti O3 single crystal. The application of a strong enough electric field results in a high adiabatic temperature change over a broad range of temperature.Therefore, it would be useful to construct a solid state cooling cycle over a broad temperature range for practical applications.     

La_(2/3/)Sr_(1/3)MnO_3单晶的低场磁热效应

本文对La2/3Sr1/3MnO3单晶中b和a(c)轴方向的磁热效应进行了研究,由于晶体的磁晶各向异性,磁热效应表现出一定的各向异性.通过不同温度下的等温起始磁化曲线的实验分析表明,在外加场为10kOe的情况下,b和a(c)轴方向的磁熵变-ΔSM(H)在370K达到最大值,分别为1.942Jkg-1K-1和1.873Jkg-1K-1.低场下较大的磁熵变是由于磁化强度随外场迅速变化以及自旋-晶格的耦合造成的.La2/3Sr1/3MnO3单晶在低场下表现出相对较大的磁热效应,表明其在磁制冷方面有一定的潜在应用价值.     

Low temperature far IR spectra of (CH34)N NiCl3, (CH3)4N NiBr3 and (CD3)4N NiBr3

The known phase transition in (CH₃)₄N NiCl₃, at 171 K, has been characterised by far IR spectroscopy. The transition is explained as due to a formation of weak labile C-H,…, Cl hydrogen bonds at low temperatures, restricting the “free” internal rotations of the methyl groups and perhaps at the same time ordering the orientations of the tetramethylammonium ions. No similar transition in (CH₃)₄N NiBr₃ was found.     

Effects of Si surficial structure on transport properties of La_(2/3)Sr_(1/3)MnO_3 films

La_(2/3)Sr_(1/3)MnO_3 films are deposited on(001) silicon substrates,in which the silicon surfaces have artificially been treated into the scallops-like,pyramid-like,and smooth polishing structure,by pulsed laser deposition.The magnetoresistances of the films on etched substrates under low applied field are very sensitive to the applied field,and much larger(14.3% for acid-etched,and 42.9% for alkali-etched) than that on the polished Si at 5 K.Zero-field-cooled and field-cooled magnetization behaviors are measured and analyzed.Remarkable upturn behaviors in temperature-dependent resistivity for all samples are observed at low temperature,which follows the Efros-Shkloskii variable range hopping law and the Arrhenius law.We believe that the rough surface may be useful in device design.     

Anisotropic transport properties of charge-ordered La_(5/8-y)Pr_yCa_(3/8)MnO_3(y= 0.43) film

The anisotropic resistances along [001] and [1-10] axes are investigated for an La5/8-yPryCa3/8MnO3(y = 0.43)(LPCMO) film grown on(110)-oriented La AlO3 substrate. It is found that the charge order(CO) transition is much stronger and the resistance is larger along the [001] direction than that along the [1-10] direction. Special attention has been paid to the different effects of a magnetic field on the resistances of the two axes. The resistance is more susceptible to the magnetic field along the [001] direction compared with that along the [1-10] direction. Our results demonstrate that the anisotropic transport properties can be ascribed to the intrinsic anisotropic strain field in the film, which changes the shape of metallic domains for the phase separation manganite film. We also provide a feasible method to rule out the Joule heat effect from the electric current effect. This could be useful for future construction and application of materials and devices.     

Multiferroic studies on (BiFeO3)m(BaTiO3)n superlattice structures

BiFeO₃ has been studied extensively due to its room temperature multiferroic features and has been proven as a promising candidate for device applications. But BiFeO₃ possesses some drawbacks like high leakage current and complicated magnetic ordering, giving rise to a canted antiferromagnetic behavior. Hence, a superlattice approach of BiFeO₃ and BaTiO₃ with a good lattice matching was fabricated and the room temperature ferroelectric and ferromagnetic properties were studied. The macroscopic and local probe studies reveal a ferroelectric nature at room temperature, and most importantly a weak ferromagnetic like behavior was observed. The ferromagnetic behavior is expected to arise due to the variation introduced in the spin modulation of single BiFeO₃ layer due to the superstructure formation.     

Microwave spectrum of (CH3)3CCN-SO3

Eight rotational transitions of the complex (CH₃)₃CCN-SO₃ have been recorded using pulsed-nozzle Fourier transform microwave spectroscopy and a series of ab initio calculations has been performed. The complex is a symmetric top with free or nearly free internal rotation of the SO₃ and (CH₃)₃CCN subunits. The nitrogen-sulfur bond distance is determined to be 2.394(19) Å. Calculations at the MP2/aug-cc-pVTZ level/basis, which are in excellent agreement with the experimental results, give a binding energy of 11.0 kcal/mol relative to (CH₃)₃CCN and SO₃. Physical properties of the system, including N-S bond length, N-S-O angle, binding energy, and the degree of electron transfer (obtained from Townes and Dailey analysis of the ¹⁴N nuclear quadrupole coupling constant) are compared with those of similar complexes. The proton affinity of the base is a useful parameter for ordering complexes in the series.