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M. Gamino

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Fundamental inequalities in the Stoner-Wohlfarth model

We report two fundamental inequalities in the Stoner-Wohlfarth model. Specifically, we investigate the theoretical limit for the initial magnetic susceptibility in a system described by the Stoner-Wohlfarth approach. We also find analytical solutions for the magnetization in the low-field regime and obtain the borderline value for the uniaxial anisotropy constant in such an ideal Stoner-Wohlfarth system. We go beyond and introduce a general mean-field theory for interacting Stoner-Wohlfarth-like systems, thus estimating how the initial magnetic susceptibility is affected by the dipolar and exchange interactions inside the system. By means of a simple insight from a fundamental inequality for the magnetic susceptibility of an ideal Stoner-Wohlfarth system, we show its violation is a signature of the existence of exchange interactions between nanoparticles in an interacting Stoner-Wohlfarth-like system.

cond-mat.soft

Unambiguous signature of exchange interactions between nanoparticles in a collective system

We report a simple, efficient manner to assess magnetic interactions, more specifically the exchange interaction, in systems as blocked magnetic nanoparticles. Specifically, we investigate what is the theoretical limit for the external magnetic susceptibility in a system described by the plain old Stoner-Wohlfarth model. We go beyond and introduce a general mean field theory for interacting systems, thus estimating how the magnetic susceptibility is affected due to the dipolar and exchange interactions inside the system. We disclose a fundamental inequality for the magnetic susceptibility and show its violation is an unambiguous signature of the existence of exchange interactions between nanoparticles in a collective system. To test the robustness of our theoretical achievements, we examine magnetization measurements and Henkel plots for blocked magnetic nanopowders. The agreement between experiment and theory provides evidence to confirm the validity of our findings.

cond-mat.mes-hall

Specific loss power of magnetic nanoparticles (fluid) hyperthermia in non-adiabatic conditions

We investigate the magnetic nanoparticles (fluid) hyperthermia in non-adiabatic conditions through the calorimetric method. Specifically, we propose a theoretical approach to magnetic hyperthermia from a thermodynamic point of view. To test the robustness of the approach, we perform hyperthermia experiments and analyze the thermal behavior of magnetite and magnesium ferrite magnetic nanoparticles dispersed in water submitted to an alternating magnetic field. From our findings, besides estimating the specific loss power value from a non-adiabatic process, thus enhancing the accuracy in the determination of this quantity, we provide physical meaning to parameters found in literature that still remained not fully understood, and bring to light how they can be obtained experimentally.

cond-mat.other

Unveiling the polarity of the spin-to-charge current conversion in $Bi_2Se_3$

We report an investigation of the spin- to charge-current conversion in sputter-deposited films of topological insulator $Bi_2Se_{3}$ onto single crystalline layers of YIG $(Y_{3}Fe_{5}O_{12})$ and polycrystalline films of Permalloy $(Py = Ni_{81}Fe_{19})$. Pure spin current was injected into the $Bi_{2}Se_{3}$ layer by means of the spin pumping process in which the spin precession is obtained by exciting the ferromagnetic resonance of the ferromagnetic film. The spin-current to charge-current conversion, occurring at the $Bi_{2}Se_{3}/$ferromagnet interface, was attribute to the inverse Rashba-Edelstein effect (IREE). By analyzing the data as a function of the $Bi_{2}Se_{3}$ thickness we calculated the IREE length used to characterize the efficiency of the conversion process and found that 1.2 pm $\leq|λ_{IREE}|\leq$ 2.2 pm. These results support the fact that the surface states of $Bi_{2}Se_{3}$ have a dominant role in the spin-charge conversion process, and the mechanism based on the spin diffusion process plays a secondary role. We also discovered that the spin- to charge-current mechanism in $Bi_{2}Se_{3}$ has the same polarity as the one in Ta, which is the opposite to the one in Pt. The combination of the magnetic properties of YIG and Py, with strong spin-orbit coupling and dissipationless surface states topologically protected of $Bi_{2}Se_{3}$ might lead to spintronic devices with fast and efficient spin-charge conversion.

cond-mat.mes-hall

Tailoring anomalous Nernst effect in stressed magnetostrictive film grown onto flexible substrate

The anomalous Nernst effect in nanostructured magnetic materials is a key phenomenon to optimally control and employ the internal energy dissipated in electronic devices, being dependent on for instance the magnetic anisotropy of the active element. Thereby, here we report a theoretical and experimental investigation of the magnetic properties and anomalous Nernst effect in a flexible magnetostrictive film with induced uniaxial magnetic anisotropy and under external stress. Specifically, we calculate the magnetization behavior and the thermoelectric voltage response from a theoretical approach for a planar geometry and with a magnetic free energy density which takes into account the induced uniaxial and magnetoelastic anisotropy contributions. Experimentally, we verify modifications of the effective magnetic anisotropy and thermoelectric voltage with the stress and explore the possibility of tailoring the anomalous Nernst effect in a flexible magnetostrictive film by modifying both, the magnetic field and external stress. We find quantitative agreement between experiment and numerical calculations, thus elucidating the magnetic and thermoelectric voltage behaviors, as well as providing evidence to confirm the validity of the theoretical approach to describe the magnetic properties and anomalous Nernst effect in ferromagnetic magnetostrictive films having uniaxial magnetic anisotropy and submitted to external stress. Hence, the results place flexible magnetostrictive systems as a promising candidate for active elements in functionalized touch electronic devices.

cond-mat.mtrl-sci

Tunable asymmetric magnetoimpedance effect in ferromagnetic NiFe/Cu/Co films

We investigate the magnetization dynamics through the magnetoimpedance effect in ferromagnetic NiFe/Cu/Co films. We observe that the magnetoimpedance response is dependent on the thickness of the non-magnetic Cu spacer material, a fact associated to the kind of the magnetic interaction between the ferromagnetic layers. Thus, we present an experimental study on asymmetric magnetoimpedance in ferromagnetic films with biphase magnetic behavior and explore the possibility of tuning the linear region of the magnetoimpedance curves around zero magnetic field by varying the thickness of the non-magnetic spacer material, and probe current frequency. We discuss the experimental magnetoimpedance results in terms of the different mechanisms governing the magnetization dynamics at distinct frequency ranges, quasi-static magnetic properties, thickness of the non-magnetic spacer material, and the kind of the magnetic interaction between the ferromagnetic layers. The results place ferromagnetic films with biphase magnetic behavior exhibiting asymmetric magnetoimpedance effect as a very attractive candidate for application as probe element in the development of auto-biased linear magnetic field sensors.

cond-mat.mtrl-sci