Abstract
High pressure [Formula presented] nuclear forward scattering experiments have been performed on the nonmagnetic semiconductor SmS. We present the first clear evidence that the closure of the insulating gap at [Formula presented] coincides with the appearance of magnetic order. The pressure-induced magnetic phase transition has some first order character and suggests that the Sm ions are nearly trivalent at [Formula presented]. A [Formula presented] quartet crystal field ground state with a value of [Formula presented] for the samarium magnetic moment is inferred from our results. Considerable magnetic short range order is observed above the ordering temperature inferred from macroscopic measurements.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Physical Review Letters |
Volume | 92 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Physics and Astronomy