ISSN:
1089-7550
Source:
AIP Digital Archive
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
We have performed diffraction and inelastic neutron scattering experiments on a La0.85Sr0.15MnO3 single crystal. In the ferromagnetic phase of this system (Tc=235 K) the long wavelength dispersion relation along the (0,1,0) direction is well represented by E=E0+Dq2, but with the spin wave spectrum almost gapless (E0〈0.1 meV), and with DT=0=83.75±0.36 meV Å2. The spin-wave stiffness constant D(T) exhibits a power law behavior as a function of temperature, and appears to collapse as T→Tc. An orthorhombic–rhombohedral structural phase transition is observed at Ts=360 K, and exhibits a hysteretic character suggesting a first-order transformation. Anomalies in magnetization measurements and Bragg peak intensities indicate the existence of a second phase transition at T=200 K. © 1997 American Institute of Physics.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.364846
