Tailoring-compensated ferrimagnetic state and anomalous Hall effect in quaternary Mn–Ru–V–Ga Heusler compounds

Cubic Mn_(2)Ru_(x)Ga Heusler compound is a typical example of compensated ferrimagnet with attractive potential for high-density,ultrafast,and low-power spintronic applications.In the form of epitaxial thin films,Mn_(2)Ru_(x)Ga exhibits high spin polarization and high tunability of compensation temperature by freely changing the Ru content x in a broad range(0.3<x<1.0).Herein Mn-Ru-Ga-based polycrystalline bulk buttons prepared by arc melting are systematically studied and it is found that in equilibrium bulk form,the cubic structure is unstable when x<0.75.To overcome this limitation,Mn-Ru-Ga is alloyed with a fourth element V.By adjusting the content of V in the By adjusting the content of V in the Mn_(2)Ru_(0.75)V_(y)Ga and Mn_(2.25-y)Ru_(0.75)V_(y)Ga quaternary systems the magnetic compensation temperature is tuned.Compensation is achieved near 300 K which is confirmed by both the magnetic measurement and anomalous Hall effect measurement.The analyses of the anomalous Hall effect scaling in quaternary Mn-Ru-V-Ga alloy reveal the dominant role of skew scattering,notably that contributed caused by the thermally excited phonons,in contrast to the dominant intrinsic mechanism found in many other 3d ferromagnets and Heusler compounds.It is further shown that the Ga antisites and V content can simultaneously control the residual resistivity ratio(RRR)as well as the relative contribution of phonon and defect to the anomalous Hall effect a"/a0'in Mn-Ru-V-Ga,resulting in a scaling relation a"/a0'∝RRR^(1.8).

Anomalous Hall effect in ferromagnetic LaCo_(2)As_(2) and ferrimagnetic NdCo_(2)As_(2)

We conducted a comparative study of the magnetic and transport properties of single-crystalline LaCo_(2)As_(2) and NdCo_(2)As_(2).LaCo_(2)As_(2) is a soft metallic ferromagnet which exhibits purely intrinsic anomalous Hall effect(AHE) due to Co-3d electrons. With Nd-4f electronic magnetism, ferrimagnetic NdCo_(2)As_(2) manifests pronounced sign reversal and multiple hysteresis loops in temperature-and field-dependent magnetization, Hall resistivity, and magnetoresistance, due to complicated magnetic structural changes. We reveal that the AHE for NdCo_(2)As_(2) is stemming from the Co sub-lattice and deduce its phase diagram which includes magnetic compensation and two meta-magnetic phase transitions. The sensitivity of the Hall effect on the details of the magnetic structures in ferrimagnetic NdCo_(2)As_(2) provides a unique opportunity to explore the magnetic interaction between 4f and 3d electrons and its impact on the electronic structure.

Magnetic Properties of a Mixed Spin-2 and Spin-5/2 Heisenberg Ferrimagnetic System on a Two-Dimensional Honeycomb Lattice： Green＇s Function Approach

The multisublattice Green＇s function technique is applied to study the magnetic properties of a mixed spin-2 and spin-5/2 Heisenberg ferrimagnetic system on a two-dimensional honeycomb lattice. The role of the different interactions in the Hamiltonian is explored. When only the nearest-neighbor interaction and the single-ion anisotropy are included, our results indicate that there are compensation points at finite temperatures. When the next-nearest-neighbor interaction exceeds a minimum value that depends on the other parameters in the Hamiltonian, the compensation point disappears. The next-nearest-neighbor interaction has the effect of changing the compensation temperature.

Dyson–Maleev theory of an X X Z ferrimagnetic spin chain with single-ion anisotropy

We use the mean-field approximation of Dyson–Maleev representation to study an XXZ Heisenberg ferrimagnetic spin chain with single-ion anisotropy. By solving the self-consistent equations with different anisotropies, λ and D respectively,the energy spectrums, internal energy, static susceptibility and specific heat are calculated. Especially, the quantum phase transition of the magnetization plateau induced by single-ion anisotropy D is obtained in the model of the ferrimagnetic spin chain by using Dyson–Maleev mean-field theory.

First-Principles Investigation on the Fully Compensated Ferrimagnetic Behavior in Ti_2NbSb and TiZrNbSb

The electronic structures of Ti_2NbSb with Hg_2CuTi structure and TiZrNbSb with LiMgPdSn structure are investigated using first-principles calculations.The results indicate that Ti_2NbSb is a fully compensated ferrimagnetic spin-gapless semiconductor with an energy gap of 0.13 e V,and TiZrNbSb is a half-metallic fully compensated ferrimagnet with a half-metallic gap of 0.17 e V.For Ti_2NbSb,the total energy of the Hg_2CuTi structure is0.62 e V/f.u.higher than that of the L2_(1) structure,which is the ground state,and for TiZrNbSb,the total energy of the structure considered in this work is only 0.15 e V/f.u.larger than that of the ground state.Thus both of them may be good candidates for spintronic applications.

Bovine Serum Albumin-Conjugated Ferrimagnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles to Enhance the Biocompatibility and Magnetic Hyperthermia Performance

Magnetic hyperthermia is a fast emerging, non-invasive cancer treatment method which is used synergistically with the existing cancer therapeutics. We have attempted to address the current challenges in clinical magnetic hyperthermia-improved biocompatibility and enhanced heating characteristics, through a single combinatorial approach. Both superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles(SPIONs) of size 10 nm and ferrimagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles(FIONs) of size 30 nm were synthesized by thermal decomposition method for comparison studies. Two different surface modifying agents, viz, Cetyl Trimethyl Ammonium Bromide and 3-Aminopropyltrimethoxysilane, were used to conjugate Bovine Serum Albumin(BSA) over the iron oxide nanoparticles via two different methods—surface charge adsorption and covalent amide bonding, respectively. The preliminary haemolysis and cell viability experiments show that BSA conjugation mitigates the haemolytic effect of the iron oxide nanoparticles on erythrocytes and is non-cytotoxic to the healthy Baby Hamster Kidney cells. It was observed from the results that due to better colloidal stability, the SAR value of the BSA-iron oxide nanoparticles is higher than the iron oxide nanoparticles without BSA, irrespective of the size of the iron oxide nanoparticles and method of conjugation. The BSA-FIONs seem to show improved biocompatibility, as the haemolytic index is less than 2 % and cell viability is up to 120 %, when normalized with the control. The SAR value of BSAFIONs is 2300 Wg^(-1) when compared to 1700 Wg^(-1) of FIONs without BSA conjugation. Thus, we report here that BSA conjugation over FIONs(with a high saturation magnetization of 87 emug^(-1)) provide a single combinatorial approach to improve the biocompatibility and enhance the SAR value for magnetic hyperthermia, thus addressing both the current challenges of the same.

Magnetic Properties of Ferromagnetic Double Layers with Ferrimagnetic Interlayer Coupling at Zero Temperature

Spin-wave theory is used to study magnetic properties of ferromagnetic double layers with a ferrimagnetic interlayer coupling at zero temperature. The spin-wave spectra and four sublattices magnetizations and internal energy are calculated by employing retarded Green function technique. The sublattice magnetizations at ground state are smaller than their classical values, owing to the zero-point quantum fluctuations of the spins.

Schwinger-boson approach to anisotropy ferrimagnetic chain with bond alternation

We use the Schwinger-boson approach to study the anisotropy ferrimagnetic spin-（1/2,1） chain with bond alternation.Based on the effect of bond alternation δ,we obtain energy gap,free energy,and specific heat,respectively.The specific heat with larger bond alternation（δ 〉 0.7） displays a peak at low temperature.Based on the effect of XXZ anisotropy parameter Δ,we present excited spectrums,free energy,and specific heat,respectively.

Ferrimagnetic Properties of Bond Dilution Mixed Blume-Capel Model with Random Single-Ion Anisotropy

We study the ferrimagnetic properties of spin 1/2 and spin-1 systems by means of the effective field theory. The system is considered in the framework of bond dilution mixed Blume-Capel mode/ （BCM） with random single-ion anisotropy. The investigation of phase diagrams and magnetization curves indicates the existence of induced magnetic ordering and single or multi-compensation points. Special emphasis is placed on the influence of bond dilution and random single-ion anisotropy on normal or induced magnetic ordering states and single or multi-compensation points. Normal magnetic ordering states take on new phase diagrams with increasing randomness （bond and anisotropy）, while anisotropy induced magnetic ordering states are always occurrence no matter whether concentration of anisotropy is large or small. Existence and disappearance of compensation points rely strongly on bond dilution and random singleion anisotropy. Some results have not been revealed in previous papers and predicted by Néel theory of ferrimagnetism.

The Physical Property of Susceptibility for One-Dimensional Ferrimagnetic Chain with Alternating Spins 1 and 1/2 in Finite Magnetic Field

We further calculate the dependence of xT on T in high magnetic fields,where X denotes susceptibility and T is temperature,using our previous research work - Green function's decoupling approximate approach,for the one-dimensional ferrimagnetic chain with alternating spins 1 and 1/2.We find a linear correlation in certain range of magnetic field between the temperature of xT maximum and the magnetic field.Moreover,we simply analyze its physical meaning by our approach.

Ferroelectricity in the Ferrimagnetic Phase of Fe1-xMnxV2O4

Ferroelectric and magnetic properties of Fe1-xMnxV2O4 （0 ≤ x ≤ 0.5） spinels are investigated on the basis of dielectric, polarization, and susceptibility measurements. Ferroeleetric polarization is discovered in collinear ferrimagnetic and Yafet-Kittel magnetic phases for 0.1 ≤ x ≤ 0.4, which can be tuned by a magnetic field. As orbital-active FJ＋ is substituted with Mn2＋, ferroeleetric polarization decreases for 0 ≤ x ≤ 0.4 and disappears for x=0.5. We propose that the two polar components in ferroelectric polarization originate from the exchange striction mechanism and the spin-current model, respectively.

Mean-Field Solution of the Mixed Spin-2 and Spin-5/2 Ising Ferrimagnetic System with Different Single-Ion Anisotropies

The mixed spin-2 and spin-5/2 Ising ferrimagnetic system with different anisotropies (DA/z|J|) for the spin-2 and (DB/z|J|) for the spin-5/2 is studied by the use of the mean-field theory based on the Bogoliubov inequality for the free energy. First, the ground state phase diagram of the system at zero temperature is obtained on the (DA/z|J|,DB/z|J|) plane. Topologically, different kinds of phase diagrams are achieved by changing the temperature and the values of the single ion anisotropies DA/z|J| and DB/z|J|. Besides second-order transition lines, first order phase transition lines terminating at tricritical points, are found. The existence and dependence of a compensation temperature on single-ion anisotropies is also investigated.

THE THERMAL EFFECT OF FERRIMAGNETIC RESONANCE AND ITS PROBABLE APPLICATION IN MICROWAVE HYPERTHERMIA IN CANCER THERAPY

To improve microwave hyperthevmia in cancer therapy, the thermal effect of fer-rimagnetic resonance (FMR) during microwave irradiation was studied. Resonant temperatureelevation (RTE) of single crystal grain and polycrystal powder of resonant media was measuredalone and in imitative muscle and egg white and in mice. The results indicated that the RTE produced by FMR could be used to improve penetrationdeepness, heating selectivity and temperature distribution of microwave hyperthermia in cancertreatment. It was expected that the potential function of the FMR heating system would be ex-ploited greatly for cancer therapy, and then magnetically guided microwave hyperthermia thera-py, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy might he combined multiply within this sys-tem by means of the static magnetic field (SMF) and magnetic microcarrier. Limitation of reso-nant heating was also discussed in this paper.

Synthesis and Ferrimagnetic Behaviour of Mn Doped Rare Earth Iron Garnets

Rare earth iron garnets R3Fe5-xMnxO12（R=Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu） were prepared through mild hydrothermal me- thod. The initial alkalinity of solutions was thought to play an important role in governing the content of Mn. The effect of substitution Fe^3＋ ions by Mn^3＋ ions on magnetic properties was investigated. The saturation magnetizations of Mn-doped samples are larger than that of corresponding parent compounds due to the moment of Mn^3＋ ion being smaller than that of Fe^3＋. It is clearly shown that incorporation of Mn^3＋ gives rise to significant variations in the Curie temperature. With increasing of Mn content x, Curie temperatures reduced sharply for the garnets, which could be explained by the exchange interaction between a-d Fe^3＋ being reduced in these compounds.

Optimized growth of compensated ferrimagnetic insulator Gd_(3)Fe_(5)O_(12)with a perpendicular magnetic anisotropy

Compensated ferrimagnetic insulators are particularly interesting for enabling functional spintronic,optical,and microwave devices.Among many different garnets,Gd_(3)Fe_(5)O_(12)(GdIG)is a representative compensated ferrimagnetic insulator.In this paper,we will study the evolution of the surface morphology,the magnetic properties,and the magnetization compensation through changing the following parameters:the annealing temperature,the growth temperature,the annealing duration,and the choice of different single crystalline garnet substrates.Our objective is to find the optimized growth condition of the GdIG films,for the purpose of achieving a strong perpendicular magnetic anisotropy(PMA)and a flat surface,together with a small effective damping parameter.Through our experiments,we have found that the surface roughness approaching 0.15 nm can be obtained by choosing the growth temperature around 700℃,together with an enhanced PMA.We have also found the modulation of magnetic anisotropy by choosing different single crystalline garnet substrates which change the tensile strain to the compressive strain.A measure of the effective magnetic damping parameter(α_(eff)=0.04±0.01)through a spin pumping experiment in a GdIG/Pt bilayer is also made.Through optimizing the growth dynamics of GdIG films,our results could be useful for synthesizing garnet films with a PMA,which could be beneficial for the future development of ferrimagnetic spintronics.

Field-induced Néel vector bi-reorientation of a ferrimagnetic insulator in the vicinity of compensation temperature

The spin Hall magnetoresistance(SMR)effect in Pt/Gd_(3)Fe_(5)O_(12)(Gd IG)bilayers was systematically investigated.The sign of SMR changes twice with increasing magnetic field in the vicinity of the magnetization compensation point(TM)of Gd IG.However,conventional SMR theory predicts the invariant SMR sign in the heterostructure composed of a heavy metal film in contact with a ferromagnetic or antiferromagnetic film.We conclude that this is because of the significant enhancement of the magnetic moment of the Gd sub-lattice and the unchanged moment of the Fe sub-lattice with a relatively large field,meaning that a small net magnetic moment is induced at TM.As a result,the Néel vector aligns with the field after the spin-flop transition,meaning that a bi-reorientation of the Néel vector is produced.Theoretical calculations based on the Néel’s theory and SMR theory also support our conclusions.Our findings indicate that the Néel-vector direction of a ferrimagnet can be tuned across a wide range by a relatively low external field around TM.

Switching plasticity in compensated ferrimagnetic multilayers for neuromorphic computing

Current-induced multilevel magnetization switching in ferrimagnetic spintronic devices is highly pursued for the application in neuromorphic computing.In this work,we demonstrate the switching plasticity in Co/Gd ferrimagnetic multilayers where the binary states magnetization switching induced by spin–orbit toque can be tuned into a multistate one as decreasing the domain nucleation barrier.Therefore,the switching plasticity can be tuned by the perpendicular magnetic anisotropy of the multilayers and the in-plane magnetic field.Moreover,we used the switching plasticity of Co/Gd multilayers for demonstrating spike timing-dependent plasticity and sigmoid-like activation behavior.This work gives useful guidance to design multilevel spintronic devices which could be applied in high-performance neuromorphic computing.

Thermal Properties of Ferrimagnetic Systems

The heat capacity of some ferrimagnets has additional structures like a shoulder in the Schottky-like peak, or emergence of a second peak when an external magnetic field is applied. It is shown here that the ferromagnetic and anti-ferromagnetic elementary excitation spectra give rise to two independent heat capacity peaks, one enveloped by the other, which add up to give the peak for the total system. Taking this into account helps understand the additional structures in the peaks. Moreover, the classification of ferrimagnets into predominantly antiferromagnetic, ferromagnetic, or a mixture of the two is shown to be validated by studying them under additional influences like dimerization and frustration. Because these two are shown to influence the ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic dispersion rela tions—and hence the quantities like heat capacity and magnetic susceptibility—by different amounts, the characterization of ferrimagnetic systems (1,1/2), (3/2,1) and (3/2,1/2) is brought out more clearly. Both these influences enhance antiferromagnetic character. PACS numbers: 75.10.Jm, 75.50.Ge.

Epitaxial integration of a perpendicularly magnetized ferrimagnetic metal on a ferroelectric oxide for electric-field control

Ferrimagnets, which contain the advantages of both ferromagnets(detectable moments) and antiferromagnets(ultrafast spin dynamics), have recently attracted great attention. Here, we report the optimization of epitaxial growth of a tetragonal perpendicularly magnetized ferrimagnet Mn_(2)Ga on MgO. Electrical transport, magnetic properties and the anomalous Hall effect(AHE) were systematically studied. Furthermore, we successfully integrated high-quality epitaxial ferrimagnetic Mn_(2)Ga thin films onto ferroelectric 0.7PbMg_(1/3)Nb_(2/3)O_(3)–0.3PbTiO_(3) single crystals with a MgO buffer layer. It was found that the AHE of such a ferrimagnet can be effectively modulated by a small electric field over a large temperature range in a nonvolatile manner. This work thus demonstrates the great potential of ferrimagnets for developing high-density and low-power spintronic devices.

Transport property of topological crystalline insulator SnTe(100)and ferrimagnetic insulator heterostructures

Topological crystalline insulator(TCI)SnTe is a potential material for quantum electronic devices because of its attractive inherent sensitivity of band topology and highly mobile characteristic of Dirac fermions.The proximity effect at the interface of SnTe film can affect the topological surface transport and may result in novel quantum magneto-electric effects.Here,we study the magnetoelectrical transport properties of SnTe thin films grown on ferrimagnetic insulators Eu_3Fe_5O_(12)(110)(EuIG(110))and Y_(3)Fe_(5)O_(12)(111)(YIG(111))single-crystal underlayers by molecular beam epitaxy.Linear magnetic resistance(LMR)is observed in SnTe/Eu IG heterostructures in the low field range,which is different from the weak antilocalization(WAL)characteristic of SnTe/YIG heterostructures.Especially,the double carrier characteristic with the coexistence of holes and electrons in SnTe/Eu IG heterostructure is quite different from the holes as main carriers in SnTe/YIG,although the SnTe layer remains the same crystal plane(100)in the two heterostructures.The LMR in SnTe/Eu IG is attributed to the topological surface Dirac electrons and disordered domain distribution in the SnTe layer which is in sharp contrast to the WAL of SnTe/YIG with ordered domain distribution in the SnTe layer.The present studies of transport properties not only provide a fundamental understanding of the transport mechanism of TCI and magnetite insulator heterostructure but also display the promising application probability for tunable topological electronic devices.