Simple theory of the magnetic properties of rare-earth metals

A simple theory for the magnetism of the rare-earth metals is presented. It is based on assuming strongly correlated, well-defined f-electron states of an atomiclike character which are weakly hybridized with conduction-band states. This hybridization plays the role of an indirect exchange interacti...

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Autores: Falicov, Leo M., Silva, Cylon Eudoxio Tricot Goncalves da
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:1971
País:Brasil
Institución:Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS)
Repositorio:Repositório Institucional da UFRGS
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:www.lume.ufrgs.br:10183/100078
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10183/100078
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Física da matéria condensada
Propriedades magneticas : Terras raras : Metais : Ferromagnetismo : Antiferromagnetismo
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Sumario:A simple theory for the magnetism of the rare-earth metals is presented. It is based on assuming strongly correlated, well-defined f-electron states of an atomiclike character which are weakly hybridized with conduction-band states. This hybridization plays the role of an indirect exchange interaction. A model calculation is presented: It yie1ds for various values of the two relevant parameters ferromagnetic, antiferromagnetic, and helical arrangements. These arrangements are strongly dependent on the features of the conduction-electron band structure (Fermi surface). Order of magnitude estimates give reasonable agreement for physical parameters as determined from unrelated experiments.