Abstract
3d/Au (3d = V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni) superlattices with tetragonal L1 0 ordered structure are studied by means of the self-consistent full-potential linearized augmented-plane-wave method under the generalized gradient approximation. It is shown that the ground state magnetic configuration changes from intra-layer antiferromagnetic to ferromagnetic with increasing 3d electron number from VAu to NiAu. Based on a Heisenberg model with exchange parameters extracted from ab initio calculations, Monte Carlo simulations are carried out to study the finite-temperature properties. Curie temperature and Néel temperature are obtained and discussed in connection with the 3d electrons filling.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1529-1534 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Materials Transactions |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2003 Aug |
Keywords
- Ab initio calculation
- Antiferromagnetism
- Exchange interaction
- Magnetic transition
- Spin arrangement
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Materials Science(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering