Abstract
Pr K-edge XAFS spectrum as a function of temperature in Pr 0.5Sr0.5MnO3 has been recorded on BL01B1 beam line at Spring-8, in order to study the effect of lattice distortions as the sample passes from a paramagnetic insulator phase at room temperature to ferromagnetic metal phase below 265 K and to an antiferromagnetic insulator phase at low temperatures. It is found that when the ferromagnetic to antiferromagnetic transition takes place, the MnO6 octahedra rotate in the ab-plane and tilt away from the vertical along the c-axis. The tilting of the MnO6 octahedra is responsible for the A-type antiferromagnetic phase.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 442-444 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Physica Scripta T |
Volume | T115 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Event | 12th X-ray Absorption Fine Structure International Conference, XAFS12 - Malmo, Sweden Duration: 2003 Jun 23 → 2003 Jun 27 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Mathematical Physics
- Condensed Matter Physics