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Strong spin-lattice coupling in multiferroic HoMnO: Thermal expansion anomalies and pressure effect
Evidence for a strong spin-lattice coupling in multiferroic HoMnO_3 is
derived from thermal expansion measurements along a- and c-axis. The
magnetoelastic effect results in sizable anomalies of the thermal expansivities
at the antiferromagnetic (T_N) and the spin rotation (T_{SR}) transition
temperatures as well as in a negative c-axis expansivity below room
temperature. The coupling between magnetic orders and dielectric properties
below T_N is explained by the lattice strain induced by the magnetoelastic
effect. At T_{SR} various physical quantities show discontinuities that are
thermodynamically consistent with a first order phase transition
Feasibility Study of Establishing an Artificial Insemination (Ai) Center for Carabaos in San Ildefonso, Bulacan, Philippines
The productivity of the carabao subsector is influenced by several constraints such as social,technical, economic and policy factors. The need to enhance the local production of carabaos will helplocal farmers to increase their income. Thus, producing thorough breeds of carabaos and improving itgenetically is the best response to these constraints. This study was conducted to present the feasibilitystudy of establishing an Artificial Insemination (AI) Center and its planned area of operation in Brgy.San Juan, Ildefonso, Bulacan. The market, production, organizational and financial viability of operatingthe business would also be evaluated. This particular study will provide insights in establishing an AICenter. Included in this study is the identification of anticipated problems that could affect the businessand recommendation of specific courses of action to counteract these possible problems. Primary datawere obtained through interviews with key informants from the Philippine. Carabao Center (PCC). Togain insights about the present status of an AI Center, interviews with the technicians of PCC and privatefarm were done to get additional information. Secondary data were acquired from various literatures andfrom San Ildefonso Municipal Office. The proposed area would be 1,500 square meters that would beallotted for the laboratory and bullpen. The AI Center will operate six days a week and will be openedfrom 8 AM until 5 PM. However, customers or farmers can call the technicians beyond the office hoursin case of emergency. The total initial investment of Php 3,825,417.39 is needed in establishing the AICenter. The whole amount will be sourced from the owner\u27s equity. Financial projection showed an IRRof 30% with a computed NPV of Php 2,415,597.00 and a payback period of 3.97 years. Based on all themarket, technical, organizational, financial factors, projections and data analysis, it is said that thisbusiness endeavor is viable and feasible
Low temperature dielectric anomalies in HoMnO_3: The complex phase diagram
The dielectric constant of multiferroic hexagonal HoMnO_3 exhibits an
unprecedented diversity of anomalies at low temperatures (1.8 K< T <10 K) and
under external magnetic fields related to magnetic phase transitions in the
coupled system of Ho moments, Mn spins, and ferroelectric polarization. The
derived phase diagram is far more complex than previously assumed including
reentrant phases, phase transitions with distinct thermal and field hysteresis,
as well as several multicritical points. Magnetoelastic interactions introduce
lattice anomalies at the magnetic phase transitions. The re-evaluation of the
T-H phase diagram of HoMnO_3 is demanded.Comment: 12 pages, 3 figure
Magnetic Phase Diagrams of Multiferroic Hexagonal RMnO3 (R=Er, Yb, Tm, and Ho)
The magnetic phase diagrams of RMnO3 (R = Er, Yb, Tm, Ho) are investigated up
to 14 Tesla via magnetic and dielectric measurements. The stability range of
the AFM order below the Neel temperature of the studied RMnO3 extends to far
higher magnetic fields than previously assumed. Magnetic irreversibility
indicating the presence of a spontaneous magnetic moment is found near 50 K for
R=Er, Yb, and Tm. At very low temperatures and low magnetic fields the phase
boundary defined by the ordering of the rare earth moments is resolved. The
sizable dielectric anomalies observed along all phase boundaries are evidence
for strong spin-lattice coupling in the hexagonal RMnO3. In HoMnO3 the strong
magnetoelastic distortions are investigated in more detail via magnetostriction
experiments up to 14 Tesla. The results are discussed based on existing data on
magnetic symmetries and the interactions between the Mn-spins, the rare earth
moments, and the lattice.Comment: 23 pages, 16 figures, to be published in JMR's Aug. focus issue on
multiferroic
Structural Anomalies at the Magnetic and Ferroelectric Transitions in (R=Tb, Dy, Ho)
Strong anomalies of the thermal expansion coefficients at the magnetic and
ferroelectric transitions have been detected in multiferroic . Their
correlation with anomalies of the specific heat and the dielectric constant is
discussed. The results provide evidence for the magnetic origin of the
ferroelectricity mediated by strong spin-lattice coupling in the compounds.
Neutron scattering data for indicate a spin reorientation at the
two low-temperature phase transitions
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