Abstract
Lattice modulation expected for various types of spiral magnetic ordering with a propagation vector Qm is discussed in terms of the symmetric (Si·Sj type) and antisymmetric (Si x Sj type) exchange interactions between neighboring spins (S i and Sj). We show that the conical ordering causes the superlattice modulation with Qm via the antisymetric interaction, while the elliptical deformation of spiral induces a 2Qm modulation in lattice, due to the symmetric and antisymmetric interactions. This theoretical prediction was experimentally confirmed for a transverse elliptical antiferromagnet (Tb,Dy)MnO3 and a transverse conical ferrimagnet CoCr2O4, both accompanied by ferroelectricity (lattice deformation with Q = 0) as well.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 023602 |
Journal | journal of the physical society of japan |
Volume | 76 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 Feb |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Conical magnet
- Cycloid
- Exchange striction
- Multiferroics
- Perovskite manganese oxide
- Spinel cobalt oxide
- Spiral magnet
- Superlattice
- Synchrotron x-ray diffraction
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy(all)