By employing a combined approach of density-functional theory(DFT) and dynamical mean-field theory(DMFT) calculations, we examine the structural, electronic, and magnetic characteristics of two distinct strontium ruth...By employing a combined approach of density-functional theory(DFT) and dynamical mean-field theory(DMFT) calculations, we examine the structural, electronic, and magnetic characteristics of two distinct strontium ruthenates: Sr2RuO4,an unconventional superconductor, and the correlated metal SrRuO3, both at 50% Fe-doping level. In both Sr2Fe0.5Ru0.5O4and SrFe0.5Ru0.5O3, the original ruthenium(Ru) and the dopant iron(Fe) atoms adopt 3-dimensional and 2-dimensional G-type structures, respectively. The hybridization between Fe-3d and Ru-4d is comparatively weaker than in other double perovskite systems. The interplay between strong correlations and reduced itinerancy results in significant spin splitting at Fe and Ru sites. Consequently, a charge transfer process, along with the super-exchange effect, leads to antiferromagnetically coupled Fe3+and Ru5+ions and establishes a semiconducting ferrimagnetic order. Subsequent DMFT calculations demonstrate the persistence of the ferrimagnetic order even at room temperature(300 K). These findings align with prior reports on Sr Fe0.5Ru0.5O3, thus reinforcing the notion that 3d–4d transition metal oxides hold considerable promise as candidates for high-performance spintronic devices, such as spin-valve sensors and spintronic giant magnetoresistance devices.展开更多
The discovery of superconductivity in Sr/Ca-doped infinite-layer nickelates Nd(La)NiO_(2)thin films inspired extensive experimental and theoretical research.However,research on the possibilities of enhanced critical t...The discovery of superconductivity in Sr/Ca-doped infinite-layer nickelates Nd(La)NiO_(2)thin films inspired extensive experimental and theoretical research.However,research on the possibilities of enhanced critical temperature by interface heterostructure is still lacking.Due to the similarities of the crystal structure and band structure of infinite-layer nickelate La NiO_(2)and cuprate CaCuO_(2),we investigate the crystal,electronic and magnetic properties of La NiO_(2):CaCuO_(2)heterostructure using density functional theory and dynamical mean-field theory.Our theoretical results demonstrate that,even a very weak inter-layer z-direction bond is formed,an intrinsic charge transfer between Cu-3d_(x^(2)-y^(2))and Ni-3d_((x^(2)-y^(2)))orbitals is obtained.The weak interlayer hopping between Cu and Ni leaves a parallel band contributed by Ni/Cu-3d_((x^(2)-y^(2)))orbitals near the Fermi energy.Such an infinite-layer heterostructure with negligible interlayer interaction and robust charge transfer opens a new way for interface engineering and nickelate superconductors.展开更多
The structural, elastic, phonon and electronic properties of a MnPd alloy have been investigated using the first- principles calculation. The calculated lattice constants and electronic structure agree well with the e...The structural, elastic, phonon and electronic properties of a MnPd alloy have been investigated using the first- principles calculation. The calculated lattice constants and electronic structure agree well with the experimental results. The microscopic mechanism of the diffusionless martensitic transition from the paramagnetic B2 (PM-B2) phase to the antiferromagnetic L10 (AFM-L10) phase through the intermediate paramagnetic L10 (PM-L10) phase has been explored theoretically. The obtained negative shear modulus C' - (C11 - C12)/2 of the PM-B2 phase is closely related to the instability of the cubic B2 phase with respect to the tetragonal distortions. The calculated phonon dispersions for the PM-L10 and AFM-L10 phases indicate that they are dynamically stable. However, the AFM-L10 phase is energetically most favorable according to the calculated total energy order, so the PM-L10 -+AFM-L10 transition is caused by the magnetism rather than the electron-phonon interaction. Additionally, the AFM-L10 state is stabilized through the formation of a pseudo gap located at the Fermi level. The calculated results show that the CuAu-I type structure in the collinear antiferromagnetic state is dynamically and mechanically stable, thus is the low temperature phase.展开更多
基金Project supported by the starting funds from Northwest University。
文摘By employing a combined approach of density-functional theory(DFT) and dynamical mean-field theory(DMFT) calculations, we examine the structural, electronic, and magnetic characteristics of two distinct strontium ruthenates: Sr2RuO4,an unconventional superconductor, and the correlated metal SrRuO3, both at 50% Fe-doping level. In both Sr2Fe0.5Ru0.5O4and SrFe0.5Ru0.5O3, the original ruthenium(Ru) and the dopant iron(Fe) atoms adopt 3-dimensional and 2-dimensional G-type structures, respectively. The hybridization between Fe-3d and Ru-4d is comparatively weaker than in other double perovskite systems. The interplay between strong correlations and reduced itinerancy results in significant spin splitting at Fe and Ru sites. Consequently, a charge transfer process, along with the super-exchange effect, leads to antiferromagnetically coupled Fe3+and Ru5+ions and establishes a semiconducting ferrimagnetic order. Subsequent DMFT calculations demonstrate the persistence of the ferrimagnetic order even at room temperature(300 K). These findings align with prior reports on Sr Fe0.5Ru0.5O3, thus reinforcing the notion that 3d–4d transition metal oxides hold considerable promise as candidates for high-performance spintronic devices, such as spin-valve sensors and spintronic giant magnetoresistance devices.
基金Project supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant Nos.2021YFA0718900and 2022YFA1403000)the Key Research Program of Frontier Sciences of CAS(Grant No.ZDBS-LY-SLH008)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11974365,12004400,and 51931011)the Science Center of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52088101)the K.C.Wong Education Foundation(Grant No.GJTD-2020-11)。
文摘The discovery of superconductivity in Sr/Ca-doped infinite-layer nickelates Nd(La)NiO_(2)thin films inspired extensive experimental and theoretical research.However,research on the possibilities of enhanced critical temperature by interface heterostructure is still lacking.Due to the similarities of the crystal structure and band structure of infinite-layer nickelate La NiO_(2)and cuprate CaCuO_(2),we investigate the crystal,electronic and magnetic properties of La NiO_(2):CaCuO_(2)heterostructure using density functional theory and dynamical mean-field theory.Our theoretical results demonstrate that,even a very weak inter-layer z-direction bond is formed,an intrinsic charge transfer between Cu-3d_(x^(2)-y^(2))and Ni-3d_((x^(2)-y^(2)))orbitals is obtained.The weak interlayer hopping between Cu and Ni leaves a parallel band contributed by Ni/Cu-3d_((x^(2)-y^(2)))orbitals near the Fermi energy.Such an infinite-layer heterostructure with negligible interlayer interaction and robust charge transfer opens a new way for interface engineering and nickelate superconductors.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 10647008 and 50971099)the Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education, China (Grant No. 20096101110017)
文摘The structural, elastic, phonon and electronic properties of a MnPd alloy have been investigated using the first- principles calculation. The calculated lattice constants and electronic structure agree well with the experimental results. The microscopic mechanism of the diffusionless martensitic transition from the paramagnetic B2 (PM-B2) phase to the antiferromagnetic L10 (AFM-L10) phase through the intermediate paramagnetic L10 (PM-L10) phase has been explored theoretically. The obtained negative shear modulus C' - (C11 - C12)/2 of the PM-B2 phase is closely related to the instability of the cubic B2 phase with respect to the tetragonal distortions. The calculated phonon dispersions for the PM-L10 and AFM-L10 phases indicate that they are dynamically stable. However, the AFM-L10 phase is energetically most favorable according to the calculated total energy order, so the PM-L10 -+AFM-L10 transition is caused by the magnetism rather than the electron-phonon interaction. Additionally, the AFM-L10 state is stabilized through the formation of a pseudo gap located at the Fermi level. The calculated results show that the CuAu-I type structure in the collinear antiferromagnetic state is dynamically and mechanically stable, thus is the low temperature phase.