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Are half-metallic ferromagnets half metals? (invited)

Authors :
Dowben, P.A.
Skomski, R.
Source :
Journal of Applied Physics. June 1, 2004, Vol. 95 Issue 11, p7453, 6 p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

The complete spin polarization of half metallic ferromagnets is destroyed by finite-temperature spin disorders. Polarization declines at finite temperatures due to magnon and phonon effects and hence half-metallic ferromagnetism is limited to zero temperature.

Subjects

Subjects :
Metallic elements -- Magnetic properties
Phonons -- Research
Ferromagnetism -- Research
Physics

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00218979
Volume :
95
Issue :
11
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of Applied Physics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.123891256

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