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High spin polarization in a two phase quaternary Heusler alloy [Co.sub.2]Mn[Al.sub.1-X][Sn.sub.X]

Authors :
Rajanikanth, A.; Kande, D.; Takahashi, Y.K.; K. Hono
Source :
Journal of Applied Physics. May 1, 2007, Vol. 101 Issue 9, 09J508-1-09J508-3
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The structure and the spin polarization of [Co.sub.2]MnAl, [Co.sub.2]MnSn and [Co.sub.2]Mn[Al.sub.0.5][Sn.sub.0.5] alloys are investigated. It is shown that the increase in spin polarization is due to band matching between the two phases and a shift in the spin down density of states.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00218979
Volume :
101
Issue :
9
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of Applied Physics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.166681006