Thermal conductivity in magnetic insulators

Arguments are presented to demonstrate that the observation of a initial decrease in the thermal conductivity of a magnetic insulator with increasing magnetic field is not sufficient evidence that a sizeable magnon contribution to the conductivity exists in zero field.

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Published in:Physics letters. A 1971-01, Vol.36 (4), p.327-328
Main Author: Rives, J.E.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Arguments are presented to demonstrate that the observation of a initial decrease in the thermal conductivity of a magnetic insulator with increasing magnetic field is not sufficient evidence that a sizeable magnon contribution to the conductivity exists in zero field.
ISSN:0375-9601
1873-2429
DOI:10.1016/0375-9601(71)90532-9