Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
magnetic symmetry-mode, La0.5Ca0.5MnO3, LCMO
College
Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Department
Physics and Astronomy
Abstract
This project focuses on solving magnetic crystal structures using symmetry-mode analysis (SMA). A crystal is an arrangement of atoms in a repeating spatial pattern with the smallest repeating unit being known as the unit cell. A magnetic crystal contains atoms with a non-zero magnetic moment. A magnetic crystal’s unit cell repeats both the atomic and magnetic structure of the crystal. Neutron diffraction is a common method for studying magnetic crystals as the diffraction pattern can be used to determine the arrangement of atoms and magnetic moments within the unit cell.
Recommended Citation
Gibbs, Eric and Campell, Dr. Branton
(2014)
"Magnetic Symmetry-Mode Analysis of LA0.5 CA0.5 MnO3,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014:
Iss.
1, Article 1227.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/1227