ISSN:
1434-6036
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract The spin-disorder resistivity ρ m (T) of PrH2+x shows for the pure dihydride (x=0) a minimum in its temperature dependence above the magnetic ordering temperatureT N . This minimum can be explained qualitatively and quantitatively by a crystal-field effect if the ground state is ε1 =Γ 5 (a magnetic state) while the first excited state is ε2 =Γ 1 (a non-magnetic state). Forx=0.08, the magnetic ordering and the resistivity minimum tend to disappear which can be explained by the change of the crystalfield symmetry induced by the supplementary H-ions, leading to a splitting of the ground state.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01357507