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V. Sridharan

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Bulk ferromagnetism and large changes in photoluminescence intensity by magnetic field in $β$-Ga$_2$O$_3$

In this letter we report observation of room temperature ferromagnetism in bulk Ga$_2$O$_3$ . We also observe large (10-60%) increase/decrease in photoluminescence. In the red(700 nm wavelength)/blue(500 nm), with the application of small magnetic field(0.4 Tesla). We argue, that ferromagnetism occurs entirely due to chains of oxygen(O(3) sites, Fig. 5) vacancies. We propose a simple model to explain, origin and location of moment, formation of ferromagnetic dislocation needles, and strong increase/decrease ofred/blue photoluminescence intensity with magnetic field.

cond-mat.mtrl-sci

Double metal-insulator transitions and magnetoresistance:An intrinsic feature of Ru substituted La(0.67)Ca(0.33)MnO(3)

In this paper, we examine the possible influence of extrinsic factors on the electrical and magnetotransport of La(0.67)Ca(0.33)Mn(1-x)Ru(x)O(3) (x < 0.10). These results not only exclude the extrinsic factors, but establishes the fact that the metal transitions both exhibiting MR is intrinsic to Ru substituted La(0.67)Ca(0.33)MnO(3) and the system. These results substantiate our hypothesis that Ru substituted system undergoes a magnetic phase separation involving the co-existence of two ferromagnetic-metallic phases in its ground state.

cond-mat.mtrl-sci

Ti substituted La(0.67)Ca(0.33)MnO(3) ortho-perovskites: Dominant role of local structure on the electrical transport and magnetic properties

We discuss the effects of local structure on the electrical transport and magnetic properties of La(0.67)Ca(0.33)Mn(1-x)Ti(x)O(3) system.Based on the intercomparison of the structure, transport and magnetic properties of the Mn site substituted La(0.67)Ca(0.33)MnO(3) with isovalent diamagnetic and paramagnetic ions, we argue that local structural effects have a decisive role to play, compared to the local spin coupling effects, in the ferromagnetic-metallic ground state of the CMR manganites

cond-mat.str-el

Structure, Tranport and Magnetism of La(0.67)Ca(0.33)Mn(1-x)Ta(x)O(3)

For the first time,we report the effect of pentavalent subtitution at the Mn site of La(0.67)Ca(0.33)MnO(3). The ferromagnetic -metallic ground state modifies to a cluster-glass insulator beyond x=0.03. The observed suppression in the transition temperatures (39K/at.%) is the largest reported for the Mn site subtituted manganites. We argue that charge state(valence) of the substituent has a dominant role in affecting the ferromagnetic - metallic ground state of CMR manganites.

cond-mat.mtrl-sci

Double metal-insulator transitions and MR in La(0.67)Ca(0.33)Mn(1-x)Ru(x)O(3) (x</=0.10): A qualitative understanding in light of possible magnetic phase separation

This paper is in continuation of our previous work on the structural, electrical and magnetic properties of Ru doped La(0.67)Ca(0.33)MnO(3) compounds (Ref.: L.Seetha Lakshmi et.al, J. Magn. Magn. Mater. 257, 195 (2003)). Here we report the results of magnetotransport measurements on La(0.67)Ca(0.33)Mn(1-x)Ru(x)O(3) (0<x< 0.1) compounds in the light of proposed magnetic phase separation.

cond-mat.str-el

Universal behavior of transition temperatures Vs residual resistivity in Mn site doped La-Ca-Mn-O perovskites

We discuss here a comparative study of the role of local structure and/or nature of local magnetic coupling on the electrical transport properties of Mn site substituted La-Ca-Mn-O perovskites. Particular emphasis is being paid to explore the strong correlation between the insulator-metal transition (TIM) and the residual resistivity (rhoo) upon substitution. There exists an inverse relationship between ro and TIM in the compounds under present discussion. Best fit for TIM Vs ro could be obtained for the compounds understudy to a first order exponential decay with a functional form TIM = TIMO + Aexp (-rhoo/t) than that to a power law. There is a previous report wherein the similar correlation in the case of rare earth substituted manganites has been attributed to Anderson-type electron localization. The "universal behavior" as has been observed between ro and TIM irrespective of the electronic, magnetic and chemical nature of the substituting elements in the Mn site substituted La-Ca-Mn-O perovskites needs a rigorous theoretical investigation.

cond-mat.str-el

Possible Magnetic separation in Ru doped La0.67Ca0.33MnO3

X-ray diffraction, resistivity, ac susceptibility and magnetization studies on La0.67Ca0.33Mn1-xRuxO3 (0 x < 0.1) were carried out. A significant increase in the lattice parameters indicated the presence of mixed valance state of Ru: Ru3+ and Ru4+. The resistivity of the doped compounds exhibited two features: a broad maximum and a relatively sharp peak. While a para to ferromagnetic transition could be observed for the latter peak, no magnetic signal either in ac susceptibility or in magnetization measurements could be observed for the broad maximum. The magnetic moment decreases non linearly from 3.55 to 3 mB over the Ru composition from 0 to 8.5 at.%. Based on the results of the present studies and on existing literature on the Mn-site substituted systems, we argue that a magnetic phase separation occurs in the Ru doped system. While the sharp peak in the resistivity corresponds to Ru4+ enriched region with a ferromagnetic coupling with neighboring Mn ions, the broad peak corresponds to a Ru3+ rich regions, with an antiferromagnetic coupling with neighboring Mn ions.

cond-mat.str-el

Mn Site Substitution Of La0.67Ca0.33MnO3 With Closed Shell Ions: Effect on Magnetic Transition Temperature

Mn site is substituted with closed shell ions (Al, Ga. Ti, Zr and a certain combination of Zr and Al) and also with Fe and Ru ions carrying the magnetic moment (S=5/2 and 2 respectively) at a fixed concentration of 5 at. %. Substitution did not change either the crystal symmetry or the oxygen stiochiometry. All substituents were found to suppress both the metal-insulator and ferromagnetic transition temperatures (TP(r) and TC respectively) to varied extents. Two main contributions identified for the suppression are the lattice disorder arising due to difference in the ionic radii (rMn3+-rM) between the substituent (rM) and the Mn3+ ion (rMn3+) and in the case of the substituents carrying a magnetic moment, the type of magnetic coupling between the substituent and that of the neighboring Mn ion.

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