Structural anomalies at the magnetic and ferroelectric transitions in R Mn2 O5 (R=Tb,Dy,Ho)

C. R. Dela Cruz, F. Yen, B. Lorenz, M. M. Gospodinov, C. W. Chu, W. Ratcliff, J. W. Lynn, S. Park, S. W. Cheong

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

95 Scopus citations

Abstract

Strong anomalies of the thermal expansion coefficients at the magnetic and ferroelectric transitions have been detected in multiferroic R Mn2 O5. Their correlation with anomalies of the specific heat and the dielectric constant is discussed. The results provide evidence for the magnetic origin of the ferroelectricity mediated by strong spin-lattice coupling in the compounds. Neutron scattering data for Ho Mn2 O5 indicate a spin reorientation at the two low-temperature phase transitions.

Original languageEnglish
Article number100406
JournalPhysical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Volume73
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes

Funding

FundersFunder number
Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences9804325

    Fingerprint

    Dive into the research topics of 'Structural anomalies at the magnetic and ferroelectric transitions in R Mn2 O5 (R=Tb,Dy,Ho)'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

    Cite this