Magnetic properties of hole-doped SCGO, SrCr(8)Ga(4-x)M(x)O(19) (M?=?Zn, Mg, Cu)

We report changes in the magnetic properties of hole-doped SCGO, SrCr8Ga4O19, induced by replacing non-magnetic Ga3+ with both non-magnetic (Mg2+ and Zn2+) and magnetic (Cu2+) cations. The resulting solid solutions, SrCr(8)Ga(4-x)M(x)O(19) (M = Zn, Mg, Cu) have been studied by x-ray diffraction and magnetic susceptibility measurements. For all cases, at least 10% of Ga can be replaced by divalent cations resulting in oxidation of ≥5% of the Cr3+ d3 to Cr4+ (d2). The hole doping results in an increase in ferromagnetic interactions and reduces the magnetic frustration. In the SrCr(8)Ga(4-x)Cu(x)O(19) series an enhancement of the spin-glass-like transition is observed, T(f)～ 6 K, which we ascribe to the magnetic nature of the Cu2+ (d9) dopant.     

Structural analysis of nonlinearities of Ca4ReO(BO3)3 (Re = La, Nd, Sm, Gd, Er, Y)

4 ReO(BO₃)₃ (CReOB, Re=La, Nd, Sm, Gd, Er, and Y) have been theoretically predicted. The d₁₁ tensor coefficient of CReOB is predicted to be -11 d₃₆(KDP), which is the largest d_ij tensor that has been found in borate crystals. From the structural characteristic of CReOB, we find the isolated BO₃ ^3- clusters play a dominant role in contributions to the total nonlinearity, and the largest d₁₁ tensor of CReOB-type crystals is also ascribed to these BO₃ ^3- clusters. We also find the NLO property of this family does not change dramatically for different rare-earth elements. The details of the calculation of CGdOB only are presented. Received: 3 March 1998/Accepted: 22 June 1998     

Magnetic and transport properties of single crystal LnRu(2)Al(10) (Ln?=?Pr, Gd, Yb)

Single crystals of LnRu(2)Al(10) (Ln?=?Pr, Gd, Yb) have been grown using the self-flux method, their structure has been determined by single crystal x-ray diffraction, and their magnetic and electronic transport properties have been studied. LnRu(2)Al(10) are members of the Y bFe(2)Al(10) structure type with space group Cmcm. PrRu(2)Al(10) displays paramagnetic behaviour down to 13.2?K, at which temperature it enters a non-magnetic singlet ground state, with a large paramagnetic Curie-Weiss temperature of -?49.8(14)?K. GdRu(2)Al(10) orders antiferromagnetically at 15.5?K. Y bRu(2)Al(10) is a Pauli paramagnet indicating that the Yb is divalent. The properties of these three analogues are compared with LnM(2)Al(10) (M=Fe, Ru, Os).     

Nuclear structure studies of 125Te with (n,γ), (d,p) and (3He,α) reactions

Levels in ¹²⁵Te were investigated in the range up to 3.3 MeV excitation energy by the (n,γ), (d,p) and (³He,α) reactions. Over 160 levels and about 360 γ-transitions were established, most for the first time. The states below 2.3 MeV with the most complete spectroscopic information were interpreted in terms of the interacting boson-fermion model (IBFM). Unitary treatment of both positive- and negative-parity states is achieved with the same model parameter close to the intermediate case between O(6) and U(5) limits. Excitation energies, electromagnetic transition rates, γ-branchings and spectroscopic factors are discussed in connection with the possible structures. A family of low-spin negative-parity states has been identified and understood by the IBFM proving their antialigned origin.     

Relaxation of the analyzing power of the (p, τX) and (p, αX) reactions in the continuum

The observed continuous decrease of the analyzing power for the reactions ($\text{p}$, τX) and ($\text{p}$, αX) on ⁹⁰Zr and ²⁰⁹Bi at E_p = 72 MeV as a function of the excitation energy of the final nucleus is described by a phenomenological relaxation process.     

Comparative analysis of (p,d), (d,t) and (3He, α) reactions on13C nucleus

The angular distributions of the (p, d), (d, t) and(³He, ) reactions on¹³C have been analysed within the framework of DWBA in which additional information on nuclear vertex constants was introduced. Although all these reactions seem to be similar single nucleon transfer, their mechanism is shown to be quite different and so is the information extracted thereof. While from the (p, d) reactions spectroscopic factors may be extracted unambiguously, from the (d, t) reactions it is possible to obtain directly the values of vertex constants only, which in turn are consistent with those determined by extrapolation of the experimental cross sections of the (p, d) reactions to the pole.In the case of (³He, ) reactions, however, the analysis indicates inadequacy of the DWBA concerning the calculations of central partial amplitudes. For a more reliable extraction of structural information, besides the correct normalization of peripheral amplitudes, a contribution of more complex mechanisms must be taken into account.     

A study of magnetostriction,spin reorientation,and Mssbauer spectra of Tb_(0.3)Dy_(0.6)Pr_(0.1)(Fe_(1-x)Al_x)1.95 alloys with substitution of Fe by Al

The effects of Al substitution for Fe on the structure, magnetics, magnetostriction, anisotropy and spin reorientation of a series of Tb0.3Dy0.6Pr0.1(Fe1-xAlx)1.95 alloys (x=0.05, 0.1, 0.15, 0.2, 0.25, 0.3) at room temperature have been investigated. The alloys of Tb0.3Dy0.6Pr0.1(Fe1-xAlx)1.95 substantially retain MgCu2-type C-15 cubic Laves phase structure when x0.2. The mixed phases appear with x = 0.2, and cubic Laves phase decreases with increasing x. The magnetostriction of the Tb0.3Dy0.6Pr0.1(Fe1-xAlx)1.95 alloys decreases drastically with increasing x and the giant magnetostrictive effect disappears for x 0.15. Fortunately, a small amount of Al substitution is beneficial to a decrease in the magnetocrystalline anisotropy. The spin reorientation temperature decreases with increasing x. The analysis of the Mssbauer spectra indicates that the easy magnetization direction in the {110} plane deviates slightly from the main axis of symmetry with the increase of Al concentration x, namely, spin reorientation, resulting in the change of macroscopical magnetic properties and magnetostriction. The hyperfine field decreases, but the isomer shifts increases with Al concentration increasing and the quadruple splitting QS shows a weak concentration dependence.     

Systematical law of (n, γ) reaction cross sections of even-even nuclei

We have derived a formula for the neutron radiative capture cross section in the framework of a statistical model approach to nuclear reactions. Based on this formula, new systematics are established between the (n, γ) reaction cross section and the energy level density of a compound nucleus or a relative neutron excess of an even-even target nucleus for neutron incident energy above the resonance region to MeV. Good agreement with experimental data suggests that this new systematical law is helpful to analyze the experimental data.     

Z dependence of the (γ, α) reaction yield

Reactions induced by photons may be used as a probe for bonds and correlations of nucleons inside a heavy target nucleus. In contrast to strongly interacting particles, electromagnetic radiation perturbs nucleons only slightly. The yield of (γ, α) reactions could be used to test theoretical models that assume complete alpha-particle clustering or the presence of multiquark objects in heavy nuclei. The relative yields of (γ, n), (γ, p), and (γ, α) reactions were measured at the bremsstrahlung endpoint energy of 23 MeV for several targets. A much lower probability of (γ, α) in relation to (γ, p) reactions was proved despite very close threshold and spin factors for the two reaction types being considered. Therefore, alpha-particle clustering in heavy targets was not confirmed. The mechanism of particle release in nuclear reactions is discussed, and some details are clarified.     

On Conformal Field Theory of SLE(κ,ρ)

SLE(κ ρ), a generalization of chordal Schramm-Löwner evolution (SLE), is discussed from the point of view of statistical mechanics and conformal field theory (CFT). Certain ratios of CFT correlation functions are shown to be martingales. The interpretation is that SLE(κ ρ) describes an interface in a statistical mechanics model whose boundary conditions are created in the Coulomb gas formalism by vertex operators with charges α _j = $\alpha_j = \frac{\rho_j}{2 \sqrt{\kappa}}SLE(κ ρ), a generalization of chordal Schramm-Löwner evolution (SLE), is discussed from the point of view of statistical mechanics and conformal field theory (CFT). Certain ratios of CFT correlation functions are shown to be martingales. The interpretation is that SLE(κ ρ) describes an interface in a statistical mechanics model whose boundary conditions are created in the Coulomb gas formalism by vertex operators with charges α _j = $\alpha_j = \frac{\rho_j}{2 \sqrt{\kappa}}SLE(κ ρ), a generalization of chordal Schramm-L?wner evolution (SLE), is discussed from the point of view of statistical mechanics and conformal field theory (CFT). Certain ratios of CFT correlation functions are shown to be martingales. The interpretation is that SLE(κ ρ) describes an interface in a statistical mechanics model whose boundary conditions are created in the Coulomb gas formalism by vertex operators with charges α _j = . The total charge vanishes and therefore the partition function has a simple product form. We also suggest a generalization of SLE(κ ρ)     

The Polarized Infrared Spectrum of Single Crystals of N,N′ -Ethylenebis(acetylacetoneiminato)-copper(II) Hemihydrate

In a previous paper¹ the infrared spectra of some chelates of the type N,N′-ethylenebis(acetylacetoneiminato)-metal(II) were reported and the vibrational assignments were made on a correlative basis and with the aid of the results of a normal coordinate treatment. In order to provide further data for a more reliable assignment of the vibrational spectra of this class of metal chelates an investigation was carried out on the infrared pleochroism of the single crystals of N,N′-ethylenebis(acetylacetoneiminato)-copper(II) (CuBae.1/2H₂0 in the following).     

~(59)Co(n,p)~(59)Fe,~(59)Co(n,α)~(56)Mn,~(59)Co(n,2n)~(58)Co反应截面的测量

本实验用活化法测量了中子能量在12.8MeV到17.8MeV的~(59)Co(n,p)~(59)Fe,~(59)Co(n,α)~(56)Mn,~(59)Co(n,2n)~(58)Co三个反应道的反应截面值,实验的测量误差在3.3％—6.9％范围内. 本文还计算了反应截面测量误差的协方差矩阵,并将实验测量值与理论计算值进行了比较.另外,还对上述三个反应道的截面进行编评,给出了推荐的激发曲线.     

Structure,stability and magnetic properties of (NiAl)n(n≤6) clusters

In this paper, density functional theory with generalized gradient approximation (GGA) for the exchange-correlation potential has been used to calculate the energetically global-minimum geometries and electronic states of (NiAl)_n(n≤6) clusters. Full structural optimizations, analysis of energy and frequency calculation are performed. The most stable structures of (NiAl)_n clusters are all three-dimensional structures except NiAl. The average bond lengths of (NiAl)_n clusters are larger than that of Ni_2n, and are smaller than that of Al_2n. The binding energy per atom of Ni_2n and (NiAl)_n has the same change trend, and that are larger than that of Al_2n. Stability analysis shows that Ni₈, (NiAl)₂ and Al₁₀ clusters have higher relative stability than other clusters. Mulliken analysis indicates that charges always transfer from Al atoms to Ni atoms, and the average charges of transfer from Al atoms to Ni atoms have a maximum at (NiAl)₆, implying the strong interaction between Al and Ni atoms in (NiAl)₆. The average atomic magnetic moments of (NiAl)_n are smaller than that of true Ni_2n. The analysis of the static polarizability shows that the electronic structures of (NiAl)_n clusters tend to be compact with the increase of atoms.     

Photoactivation experiment of ~(197)Au(γ, n) performed with 9.17-MeV γ-ray from ~(13)C(p, γ)~(14)N

High energy γ-ray can be used for nuclear waste transmutation by using the giant dipole resonance(GDR). The photonuclear reaction ~(197)Au(γ, n) is known as a standard for studies on photoactivation experiments. The previous experiments on ~(197)Au(γ, n) have been performed with bremsstrahlung, positron annihilation in flight or laser Compton scattering γ-ray.In this work, a new mono-energetic γ-ray source based on ~(13)C(p, γ)~(14)N reaction is used to measure the cross section of ~(197)Au(γ, n) and the measured value is compared with the results obtained with other ways.     

The influence of the spin-orbital bond on direct photonuclear reactions (γ, n) and (γ, p)

The Courant model for direct photonuclear reactions is modified by using the wave functions of a shell model with spin-orbital bond. It is shown that the introduction of spin-orbital interaction does not influence the cross-section. The changes caused by the spin-orbital bond are apparent only on the angular distribution, which has the Courant forma+bsin² , but with a different value ofb/a, i.e. the anisotropy coefficient. New selection lawsj j, j j±1 are found. The introduction of spin-orbital interaction permits the negative value of the anisotropy coefficient, found in some experimental papers, to be explained in a natural way.

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Excerpt from diploma work done at Faculty of Technical and Nuclear Physics in Prague.

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In conclusion the author thanks lecturer J. Kvasnica for the choice of subject and valuable remarks.     

Structural, spectroscopic, magnetic and electrical characterization of Ca-doped polycrystalline bismuth ferrite, Bi(1-x)Ca(x)FeO(3-x/2) (x ≤ 0.1)

The crystal structure and physical properties of multiferroic polycrystalline Ca(2+)-doped BiFeO(3) samples have been investigated. The present experimental investigation suggests that Bi(1-x)Ca(x)FeO(3-x/2) (x ≤ 0.1) can be considered as a solid solution between BiFeO(3) and CaFeO(2.5). The oxidation state of Fe in these materials is + 3 and charge balance occurs through the creation of oxygen vacancies. For each composition, two structural phase transitions are revealed as anomalies in the variable-temperature in situ x-ray diffraction data which is consistent with the well-established high-temperature structural transformation in pure BiFeO(3). All compositions studied show antiferromagnetic behaviour along with a ferromagnetic component that increases with Ca(2+) doping. The resistivities of the Bi(1-x)Ca(x)FeO(3-x/2) samples at room temperature are of the order of 10(9) Ω cm and decrease with increasing Ca(2+) content. Arrhenius plots of the resistivity show two distinct linear regions with activation energies in the range of 0.4-0.7 and 0.03-0.16 eV. A correlation has been established between the critical temperatures associated with the structural phase transitions and the multiferroic properties. A composition of x = 0.085 is predicted to show maximum magneto-electric coupling.