Abstract
A procedure is outlined for the determination of magnetic exchange constants in anisotropic perovskite anitferromagnets using powder inelastic neutron scattering. Spin-wave densities of states are measured using time-of-flight inelastic neutron scattering for LaMnO3 (A -type antiferromagnet), LaVO3 (C type), and LaFeO3 (G type) and compared to Heisenberg model calculations. The anisotropy of in-plane (Jab) and out-of-plane (Jc) exchange constants can be obtained from the data. The procedure quickly determines the magnetic exchange interactions without the need for single-crystal dispersion measurements and allows for rapid systematic studies of the evolution of magnetism in perovskite systems.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 184417 |
Journal | Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics |
Volume | 78 |
Issue number | 18 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 17 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |