Abstract
We use Raman scattering to investigate magnetic polarons and spin-career interaction effects in the (Eu, Gd)O system. Raman scattering studies reveal great richness in the phase behavior of this system: a spin-fluctuation-dominated paramagnetic (PM) phase regime for T > T* > Tc, a two-phase regime for T < T* in which magnetic polarons develop below T* and coexist with a remnant of the PM phase, and an inhomogeneous ferromagnetic phase regime for T < Tc. We will discuss how these phase regimes evolve as functions of magnetic field, temperature, and Gd-substitution, and will compare the results with less disordered systems such as EuB6.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 3364-3367 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | International Journal of Modern Physics B |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 20-22 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 30 2002 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Statistical and Nonlinear Physics
- Condensed Matter Physics