Influence of structural defects on the magnetization process in high-magnetic fields in the Fe61Co10Y8Nb1B20 alloy in the form of ribbons and plates

Amorphous samples of the Fe₆₁Co₁₀Y₈Nb₁B₂₀ alloy in the form of a ribbon with thickness of approximately 30 μm and in the form of a plate with thickness of 0.5 mm have been investigated. Plates were obtained by a suction-casting method, and ribbons by a single roller melt-spinning method. Microstructural studies, using X-ray spectroscopy, confirmed that samples in the as-quenched state were fully amorphous. Measurements carried out using a vibrating sample magnetometer allowed values of coercivity and saturation magnetization to be obtained; it also facilitated the estimation of size and nature of structural defects in the investigated samples. All of the investigated samples of this alloy in the as-quenched state have high values of saturation magnetization of greater than 1.25 T.     

Magnetic properties and morphology of Ni nanoparticles synthesized in gas phase

We report on the size, structure and magnetic properties of Ni nanoparticles fabricated with a free-jet sputtering nanoparticle source. It is found how the pressure of the inert gas and the diameter of the source nozzle can control the particle size and coercivity in a wide range. Measurements of the specific magnetic moment of Ni nanoparticles are reported. A particular growing regime is found at high pressures over 1.8 mbar observing a further aggregation process that leads to nanoparticle agglomerates with diameters larger than 100 nm with a low dispersion in size.     

The permanent electric dipole moment of holmium monoxide, HoO

The high resolution molecular beam laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) spectrum of the (0, 0) band of the [17.6]7.5-X₁8.5 system of holmium monoxide, HoO, has been recorded field free and in the presence of a variable static electric field. The rotational constant, B₀, and magnetic hyperfine structure constant, h, for the v = 0 levels of the [17.6]7.5 and X₁8.5 states were obtained by assigning and fitting the field-free spectral features. The Stark shifts and splittings in the LIF spectra were analyzed to produce values for the magnitude of the permanent electric dipole moments, |μ|, of 3.96(6) and 4.80(5) D for [17.6]7.5, v = 0 and X₁8.5, v = 0, respectively.     

New studies of X-ray diffraction line profiles from aggregates of distorted crystallites I

The fourth central moment of an X-ray diffraction profile from an aggregate of distorted crystallites has been expressed by Mitra (1964a) as a function of the crystallite size, strain and strain gradients in the specimen. While the usual methods of line profile analysis yield information regarding either the apparent strain or the rms strain, the present study provides additional information regarding strain distribution in the form of strain derivatives and rms displacements of atoms over a given distancet in the direction of study. The strain parameters like 〈ee′〉, 〈ee″〉 have been obtained from fourth moment of the strain profile against range plots. The strain parameters thus obtained have subsequently been used to determine the rms displacements of the atoms. Alloys of copper and zinc at different stages of cold working and annealing have been studied by this method. The results have been discussed in the light of dislocation distribution, polygonisation and grain growth as well as distortion waves in the distorted crystals.     

A polarised neutron study of magnetic moment density in Cu2MnAl

A polarised neutron study of the ferromagnetic Heusler alloy Cu₂Mn_0.863Al_1.057 has been made. It has been concluded that the magnetic moment density is primarily situated on the Mn ions. On assigning the Mn-moment value, the observed magnetic form factor is found to be in good agreement with the Mn²⁺ free ion form factor calculated by Watson and Freeman. A slight asphericity has been observed in the moment density. It is estimated that there are about 3% excess 3d-electrons in the Eg states compared to spherical distribution. There is evidence of a very small positive polarisation of the Cu atoms. No appreciable conduction electron polarisation is found.     

Dielectric investigation of relaxation in some heterocyclic compounds

The dielectric relaxation mechanism in five heterocyclic compounds in dilute solutions using microwave technique is reported. Measurements have been made at different temperatures in order to calculate dipole moments and free energies of activation for the process of dipole orientation and viscous flow. It has been observed that the relaxation time is very closely related with the molecular parameters, such as size, shape and nature of the solute molecule.     

Some exact expressions for the mean and higher moments of functions of sample moments

Examples of exact expressions for the moments (mainly of the mean) of functions of sample moments are given. These provide checks on alternative developments such as asymptotic series for n, and simulation processes. Exact expressions are given for the mean of the square of the sample coefficient of variation, particularly in uniform sampling; Frullani integrals studied by G. H. Hardy arise. It should be kept in mind that exact results for (joint) moment generating functions (mgfs) are of interest as they produce a means of obtaining exact results for (cross) moments—including moments with negative indices. Thus an exact expression for the joint mgf of the 1st two noncentral moments can be used to obtain the mean of the (c.v.)² (but not for the mean of the c..). A general expression is given for the moment generating function of the sample variance. The limitations of Fisher's symbolic formula for the characteristic function of sample moments (or more general statistics) are noted.This research was sponsored by the Applied Mathematical Sciences Research program, Office of Energy Research, U. S. Department of Energy under contract DE-AC0584OR21400 with the Martin Marietta Energy Systems. Inc.     

The structural,electronic and magnetic properties of Ag4M and Ag4MCO (M = Sc–Zn) clusters

The structures, spectra and electronic and magnetic properties of Ag₄M and Ag₄MCO (M?=?Sc–Zn) clusters have been studied using density functional theory and CALYPSO structure searching method. Structural searches show that M atoms except Zn tend to occupy the highest coordination position in the ground state Ag₄M and Ag₄MCO clusters. Carbon monoxide is most easily adsorbed on Ag atom of Ag₄Zn and M atom of other Ag₄M. Infrared and Raman spectra, photoabsorption spectra and photoelectron spectra of Ag₄M and Ag₄MCO clusters are forecasted and can be used to identify these clusters from experiment. Analysis of electronic properties indicates that the adsorption of CO on Ag₄M clusters changes the zero vibrational energy (ZPVE) and increases stability of the host clusters. Dopant atoms except for Zn improve the stability of silver cluster. The Ag₄Ni cluster shows high chemical activity and maximum adsorption energy for carbon monoxide. Magnetism calculations reveal that the magnetic moment of Ag₄M (M?=?Mn–Ni) cluster adsorbed by carbon monoxide is decreased by 2 μ_B. The change of magnetic moment makes it possible to be used as a nanomaterial for carbon monoxide detection. Simultaneously, it is found that the adsorption of CO on Ag₄Cu cluster is a physical adsorption.     

Interface sharpness in the Ising model with long-range interaction

For the 3-dimensional Ising model with long-range interaction, Gibbs states are constructed that are small perturbations of non-translation-invariant ground states. These ground states are in one-to-one correspondence with the set of all rational planes.     

The spin effect in zinc-blende CdEuS and CdEuSe: GGA and GGA+U studies

We have investigated the structural, electronic and magnetic properties of substitutional europium rare earth impurity in cubic CdS and CdSe by employing the ab-initio method. Calculations were performed by using the full potential linearized augmented plane wave plus local orbitals (FP-L/APW+lo) method within the framework of spin-polarized density functional theory (DFT). The electronic exchange-correlation energy is described by generalized gradient approximation GGA and GGA+U (U is the Hubbard correction). The GGA+U method is applied to the rare-earth 4f states. We have calculated the lattice parameters, bulk modulii, the first pressure derivatives of the bulk modulii and the cohesive energies. The calculated densities of states presented in this study identify the metallic behavior of CdEuS and CdEuSe when we use the GGA scheme, whereas when we use the GGA+U, we see that these compounds are half-metallic.