Anomalous magnetic ordering in DyxPr1-x alloys

Epitaxial thin-films of DyxPr1-x alloys have been studied using neutron diffraction and magnetization measurements. The crystal structure changes from HCP to Sm type to DHCP as x decreases; each crystal phase has different magnetic behaviour. Surprisingly, long-range order is suppressed in the DHCP...

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Hoofdauteurs: Clegg, P, Cowley, R, Goff, J, McMorrow, D, Sawicki, M, Ward, R, Wells, MR
Formaat: Journal article
Taal:English
Gepubliceerd in: Elsevier 2000
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Samenvatting:Epitaxial thin-films of DyxPr1-x alloys have been studied using neutron diffraction and magnetization measurements. The crystal structure changes from HCP to Sm type to DHCP as x decreases; each crystal phase has different magnetic behaviour. Surprisingly, long-range order is suppressed in the DHCP alloys, a possible explanation is outlined.