Abstract
Magnetic-field(H)-induced shape memory effect without temperature variation is demonstrated by a combination of H-sweep and H-rotation in an orbital-spin-coupled spinel-type insulating system MnV 2O 4. A rotation of the direction of a magnetic field of 5 T in the low-temperature tetragonal phase gives rise to a large macroscopic strain up to 1, which stems from a 90 rotation of tetragonal domains. The results show several possible ways of macroscopic shape control in this class of matter, and may open a possibility of high-speed actuators free from the eddy current.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 051905 |
Journal | Applied Physics Letters |
Volume | 100 |
Issue number | 5 |
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Publication status | Published - 2012 Jan 30 |