The x-ray magnetic circular dichroism spin sum rule for 3d4 systems: Mn3+ ions in colossal magnetoresistance manganites

K. Kuepper, M. Raekers, C. Taubitz, M. Uhlarz, C. Piamonteze, F.M.F. de Groot, E. Arenholz, V.R. Galakhov, Ya M. Mukovskii, M. Neumann

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    Abstract

    The colossal magnetoresistance manganites La0.87±0.02Sr0.12±0.02MnO3+δ, La0.78±0.02Sr0.17±0.02MnO3+δ, and La0.66±0.02Sr0.36±0.02MnO3+δ (δ close to 0) were investigated by using soft x-ray magnetic circular dichroism (XMCD) and magnetometry. Very good agreement between the values for the average Mn magnetic moments determined with these two methods was achieved by correcting the XMCD spin sum rule results by means of charge transfer multiplet calculations, which also suggest a charge transfer of ~50% for Mn4+ and 30% for Mn3+. The magnetic moment was found to be localized at the Mn ions for x = 0.17 and 0.36 at 80 K and for x = 0.12 in the temperature range from 80 to 300 K. We discuss our findings in the light of previously published data, confirming the validity of our approach.
    Original languageEnglish
    Article number435602
    Pages (from-to)435602 /1-435602 /8
    Number of pages8
    JournalJournal of physics. Condensed matter
    Volume24
    Issue number43
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2012

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