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More Evidence for a Distribution of Tunnel Splittings in Mn-acetate
In magnetic fields applied parallel to the anisotropy axis, the magnetization
of Mn has been measured in response to a field that is swept back and
forth across the resonances corresponding to steps . The fraction
of molecules remaining in the metastable well after each sweep through the
resonance is inconsistent with expectations for an ensemble of identical
molecules. The data are consistent instead with the presence of a broad
distribution of tunnel splittings. A very good fit is obtained for a Gaussian
distribution of the second-order anisotropy tunneling parameter . We show that dipolar shuffling is a negligible effect which cannot
explain our data.Comment: minor corrections (PACS nos, signs in Fig. 2
Experimental Upper Bound on Superradiance Emission from Mn12 Acetate
We used a Josephson junction as a radiation detector to look for evidence of
the emission of electromagnetic radiation during magnetization avalanches in a
crystal assembly of Mn_12-Acetate. The crystal assembly exhibits avalanches at
several magnetic fields in the temperature range from 1.8 to 2.6 K with
durations of the order of 1 ms. Although a recent study shows evidence of
electromagnetic radiation bursts during these avalanches [J. Tejada, et al.,
Appl. Phys. Lett. {\bf 84}, 2373 (2004)], we were unable to detect any
significant radiation at well-defined frequencies. A control experiment with
external radiation pulses allows us to determine that the energy released as
radiation during an avalanche is less than 1 part in 10^4 of the total energy
released. In addition, our avalanche data indicates that the magnetization
reversal process does not occur uniformly throughout the sample.Comment: 4 RevTeX pages, 3 eps figure
Parallel magnetic field induced giant magnetoresistance in low density {\it quasi}-two dimensional layers
We provide a possible theoretical explanation for the recently observed giant
positive magnetoresistance in high mobility low density {\it quasi}-two
dimensional electron and hole systems. Our explanation is based on the strong
coupling of the parallel field to the {\it orbital} motion arising from the
{\it finite} layer thickness and the large Fermi wavelength of the {\it
quasi}-two dimensional system at low carrier densities.Comment: 4 pages with 4 figures. Accepted for Publication in Physical Review
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Hall Coefficient of a Dilute 2D Electron System in Parallel Magnetic Field
Measurements in magnetic fields applied at a small angle with respect to the
2D plane of the electrons of a low-density silicon MOSFET indicate that the
Hall coefficient is independent of parallel field from H=0 to , the
field above which the longitudinal resistance saturates and the electrons have
reached full spin-polarization. This implies that the mobilities of the spin-up
and spin-down electrons remain comparable at all magnetic fields, and suggests
there is strong mixing of spin-up and spin-down electron states.Comment: 4 pages, 2 figure
Abrupt Transition between Thermally-Activated Relaxation and Quantum Tunneling in a Molecular Magnet
We report Hall sensor measurements of the magnetic relaxation of Mn
acetate as a function of magnetic field applied along the easy axis of
magnetization. Data taken at a series of closely-spaced temperatures between
0.24 K and 1.4 K provide strong new evidence for an abrupt ``first-order''
transition between thermally-assisted relaxation and magnetic decay via quantum
tunneling.Comment: 4 pages, including 7 figure
Stimulating fertility awareness: the importance of getting the language right
While education about fertility is not intrinsically controversial, finding the right language to communicate the topic can be challenging, as there are several risks of unintended negative effects such as dissonance, anxiety, culpability, and stigma due to social norming. In this article, we share some of our learnings from promoting fertility awareness in the hope that they will inspire further debate and research on this topic. Starting from the ethical principles of respect for reproductive autonomy, avoiding harm (in terms of stigma or anxiety) and inclusivity, we have formulated five recommendations: (i) frame fertility awareness messages with (reproductive) autonomy in mind and aim to be inclusive of those who do not represent the traditional nuclear family; (ii) be empathetic and steer clear of blame; (iii) avoid scaremongering and offer a positive angle; (iv) give due consideration to both women and men in fertility health messaging; and (v) tailor the messages to particular contexts and audiences and develop resources in close collaboration with the target groups
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Influence of cloud processing on CCN activation behaviour in the Thuringian Forest, Germany during HCCT-2010
Within the framework of the "Hill Cap Cloud Thuringia 2010" (HCCT-2010) international cloud experiment, the influence of cloud processing on the activation properties of ambient aerosol particles was investigated. Particles were probed upwind and downwind of an orographic cap cloud on Mt Schmücke, which is part of a large mountain ridge in Thuringia, Germany. The activation properties of the particles were investigated by means of size-segregated cloud condensation nuclei (CCN) measurements at 3 to 4 different supersaturations. The observed CCN spectra together with the total particle spectra were used to calculate the hygroscopicity parameter κ for the upwind and downwind stations. The upwind and downwind critical diameters and κ values were then compared for defined cloud events (FCE) and non-cloud events (NCE). Cloud processing was found to increase the hygroscopicity of the aerosol particles significantly, with an average increase in κ of 50%. Mass spectrometry analysis and isotopic analysis of the particles suggest that the observed increase in the hygroscopicity of the cloud-processed particles is due to an enrichment of sulfate and possibly also nitrate in the particle phase
Quantum-classical transition of the escape rate of uniaxial antiferromagnetic particles in an arbitrarily directed field
Quantum-classical escape rate transition has been studied for uniaxial
antiferromagnetic particles with an arbitrarily directed magnetic field. In the
case that the transverse and longitudinal fileds coexist, we calculate the
phase boundary line between first- and second-order transitions, from which
phase diagrams can be obtained. It is shown that the effects of the applied
longitudinal magnetic field on quantum-classical transition vary greatly for
different relative magnitudes of the non-compensation.Comment: to be appeared in Phys. Rev.
Photon-Induced Magnetization Reversal in Single-Molecule Magnets
We use millimeter wave radiation to manipulate the populations of the energy
levels of a single crystal molecular magnet Fe8. When a continuous wave
radiation is in resonance with the transitions from the ground state to the
first excited state, the equilibrium magnetization exhibits a dip. The position
of this dip varies linearly with the radiation frequency. Our results provide a
lower bound of 0.17 ns for transverse relaxation time and suggest the
possibility that single-molecule magnets might be utilized for quantum
computation.Comment: 16 pages, 3 figure
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