Magnetotransport in (Ce1-xNdx)Cu6 Kondo alloys

André M. Strydom, Paul De V. Du Plessis

Research output: Contribution to journalConference articlepeer-review

8 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

The results of electrical resistivity ρ(T) and magnetoresistivity MR(T, B) for 1.5 ≤ T ≤ 580 K and μ0H = B ≤ 8 T are reported for the (Ce1-xNdx)Cu6 alloy system. For small Nd substitutions in the heavy-fermion CeCu6 parent compound, the Kondo lattice is characterized through coherence effects in ρ(T) at low temperatures. The ρ(T) data above room temperature are used to resolve the electron-phonon scattering, and it is indicated that the single-ion Kondo interaction dominates both ρ(T) and MR(B) for a wide range of intermediate Ce concentrations. Based on this, the MR(B) data for different isotherms and alloy compositions are analysed according to the Bethe-ansatz description. We also discuss the observed deviations of our data from the preceding theoretical description due to the onset of magnetic order in alloys with high Nd content, and to phase coherence at low temperatures.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2285-2302
Number of pages18
JournalJournal of Physics Condensed Matter
Volume11
Issue number10 A
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Mar 1999
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of the 1998 Second Workshop on Non-Equilibrium Phenomena in Supercooled Fluids, Glasses and Amorphous Materials - Pisa, Italy
Duration: 27 Sept 19982 Oct 1998

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Magnetotransport in (Ce1-xNdx)Cu6 Kondo alloys'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this