Observation of quadrupolar x-ray diffraction peaks in NdMg

In a previous paper, we discussed the use of multiaxial magnetic structures in rare-earth compounds as test systems for x-ray scattering by orbital non-collinear 4f structures. We here present an experiment using synchrotron radiation, which, meanwhile, has given encouraging results regarding this u...

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Published in:Journal of physics. Condensed matter 1998-11, Vol.10 (47), p.L743-L748, Article L743
Main Authors: Amara, M, Galéra, R M, Morin, P, Bérar, J F
Format: Article
Language:English
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Applied sciences
Condensed matter: electronic structure, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties
Exact sciences and technology
Magnetic properties and materials
Metals. Metallurgy
Optical properties and condensed-matter spectroscopy and other interactions of matter with particles and radiation
Other interactions of matter with particles and radiation
Physics
Spin arrangements in magnetically ordered materials (including neutron and spin-polarized electron studies, synchrotron-source x-ray scattering, etc.)
X-ray scattering
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Summary:In a previous paper, we discussed the use of multiaxial magnetic structures in rare-earth compounds as test systems for x-ray scattering by orbital non-collinear 4f structures. We here present an experiment using synchrotron radiation, which, meanwhile, has given encouraging results regarding this use of x-ray diffraction: the scattering of x-rays by NdMg within its multiaxial magnetic phase yields tiny Bragg reflections which are very likely to be of quadrupolar origin. Indeed, these peaks have been found at the positions and with the intensities expected for such a charge scattering.
ISSN:0953-8984
1361-648X
DOI:10.1088/0953-8984/10/47/002