Determination of the exchange anisotropy in perovskite antiferromagnets using powder inelastic neutron scattering

R. J. McQueeney, J. Q. Yan, S. Chang, J. Ma

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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 languageEnglish
Article number184417
JournalPhysical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Volume78
Issue number18
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 17 2008
Externally publishedYes

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