Spin dynamics of 3d heavy fermion compound LaMn4Al8

C. J. Leavey; B. D. Rainford; J. R. Stewart; D. T. Adroja

doi:10.1016/j.physb.2006.01.189

Spin dynamics of 3d heavy fermion compound LaMn₄Al₈

C. J. Leavey, B. D. Rainford, J. R. Stewart, D. T. Adroja

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Abstract

Yamasaki et al. have suggested that LaMn₄Al₈ is a nearly antiferromagnetic metal with linear chains of Mn atoms. The Sommerfeld constant for LaMn₄Al₈ γ=265 mJ/mol K² is comparable to values found in other 3d heavy fermions such as (YSc)Mn₂ and β-Mn. We have shown that LaMn₄Al₈ displays antiferromagnetic order below 15 K. Here we present inelastic neutron scattering data on LaMn₄Al₈. The magnetic scattering in LaMn₄Al₈ has two components: a broad inelastic response centred near 30 meV and a narrower quasielastic response whose width and weight change with temperature. We attribute the latter to near-critical spin fluctuations.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	675-676
Number of pages	2
Journal	Physica B: Condensed Matter
Volume	378-380
Issue number	SPEC. ISS.
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physb.2006.01.189
Publication status	Published - 1 May 2006
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

3d heavy fermion
Inelastic neutron scattering
Spin dynamics

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Condensed Matter Physics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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