Abstract

Neutron scattering measurements for YBa2⁢Cu3⁢O6.6 have identified small magnetic moments that increase in strength as the temperature is reduced below T* and further increase below Tc. An analysis of the data shows the moments are antiferromagnetic between the Cu-O planes with a correlation length of longer than 195 Å in the a-b plane and about 35 Å along the c axis. The origin of the moments is unknown, and their properties are discussed both in terms of Cu spin magnetism and orbital bond currents.

Department(s)

Materials Science and Engineering

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

2469-6696, 2469-9950

Document Type

Article - Journal

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Citation

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text

Language(s)

English

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Publication Date

2001-05-30

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