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Quantum Griffiths phase in CePd(1-x)Rh(x) with x ~ 0.8
The magnetic field dependence of the magnetisation () and the temperature
dependence of the ac susceptibility () of CePd(1-x)Rh(x) single
crystals with are analysed within the frame of the
quantum Griffiths phase scenario, which predicts and
with . All vs and
vs data follow the predicted power-law behaviour. The parameter
, extracted from , is very sensitive to the Rh content
and varies systematically with from -0.1 to 0.4. The value of ,
derived from measurements on a \cpr single crystal, seems to be rather
constant, , in a broad range of temperatures between 0.05
and 2 K and fields up to about 10 T. All observed signatures and the
values are thus compatible with the quantum Griffiths scenario.Comment: 4 pages, 3 figure
Universal low-temperature behavior of the CePd_{1-x}Rh_x ferromagnet
The heavy-fermion metal CePd_{1-x}Rh_x evolves from ferromagnetism at x=0 to
a non-magnetic state at some critical concentration x_c. Utilizing the
quasiparticle picture and the concept of fermion condensation quantum phase
transition (FCQPT), we address the question about non-Fermi liquid (NFL)
behavior of ferromagnet CePd_{1-x}Rh_x and show that it coincides with that of
both antiferromagnet YbRh_2(Si_{0.95}Ge_{0.05})_2 and paramagnet CeRu_2Si_2 and
CeNi_2Ge_2. We conclude that the NFL behavior being independent of the
peculiarities of specific alloy, is universal, while numerous quantum critical
points assumed to be responsible for the NFL behavior of different HF metals
can be well reduced to the only quantum critical point related to FCQPT.Comment: 6 pages, 7 figure
Giant crystal-electric-field effect and complex magnetic behavior in single-crystalline CeRh3Si2
Single-crystalline CeRh3Si2 was investigated by means of x-ray diffraction,
magnetic susceptibility, magnetization, electrical resistivity, and specific
heat measurements carried out in wide temperature and magnetic field ranges.
Moreover, the electronic structure of the compound was studied at room
temperature by cerium core-level x-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS). The
physical properties were analyzed in terms of crystalline electric field and
compared with results of ab-initio band structure calculations performed within
the density functional theory approach. The compound was found to crystallize
in the orthorhombic unit cell of the ErRh3Si2 type (space group Imma -- No.74,
Pearson symbol: oI24) with the lattice parameters: a = 7.1330(14) A, b =
9.7340(19) A, and c = 5.6040(11) A. Analysis of the magnetic and XPS data
revealed the presence of well localized magnetic moments of trivalent cerium
ions. All physical properties were found to be highly anisotropic over the
whole temperature range studied, and influenced by exceptionally strong
crystalline electric field with the overall splitting of the 4f1 ground
multiplet exceeding 5700 K. Antiferromagnetic order of the cerium magnetic
moments at TN = 4.70(1)K and their subsequent spin rearrangement at Tt =
4.48(1) K manifest themselves as distinct anomalies in the temperature
characteristics of all investigated physical properties and exhibit complex
evolution in an external magnetic field. A tentative magnetic B-T phase
diagram, constructed for B parallel to the b-axis being the easy magnetization
direction, shows very complex magnetic behavior of CeRh3Si2, similar to that
recently reported for an isostructural compound CeIr3Si2. The electronic band
structure calculations corroborated the antiferromagnetic ordering of the
cerium magnetic moments and well reproduced the experimental XPS valence band
spectrum.Comment: 32 pages, 12 figures, to appear in Physical Review
The effect of Camelina sativa cake diet supplementation on sensory and volatile profiles of ewe’s milk
The aim of this study was to evaluate the sensory profile based on the principal component analysis (PCA) and cluster analysis of Euclidean distances as well as evaluate a volatile profile in ewes’ milk. The analysis was conducted using SPME GC/TOFMS. Tested milk came from ewes fed concentrate supplemented with 10 and 20% Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz cake (CSC). This plant containing unsaturated fatty acids as well as natural antioxidants (for example, tocopherol), may constitute an excellent source of energy in the feed ratio for animals, at the same time improving the composition of fatty acids in milk fats. Milk of ewes fed CSC had a distinct animal, grainy and processed aroma. After pasteurization, the cooked and dairy fat aroma intensified. At the same time the overall dairy aroma, highly characteristic of the control milk, was considerably reduced. An addition of CSC to the diet of ewes resulted in an increase in the content of volatiles, primarily fatty acids. The applied milk pasteurization had a significant effect on a further increase in the contents of volatiles. First of all furans, furanones and furfural, being the Maillard reaction products, were accumulated.Key words: Sheep milk, sensory analysis, flavor analysis, volatiles in milk
Shape anisotropy effect on magnetic domain wall dynamics in nanowires under thermal gradient
We investigate the magnetic-domain wall (DW) dynamics in
uniaxial/biaxial-nanowires under a thermal gradient (TG). The findings reveal
that the DW propagates toward the hotter region in both nanowires. In
uniaxial-nanowire, the DW propagates accompanying a rotation of the DW-plane.
In biaxial nanowire, DW propagates in the hotter region, and the so-called
Walker breakdown phenomenon is observed. The main physics of such DW dynamics
is the magnonic angular momentum transfer to the DW. The hard (shape)
anisotropy exists in biaxial-nanowire, which contributes an additional torque;
hence DW speed is larger than that in uniaxial-nanowire. But rotational speed
is lower initially as hard anisotropy suppresses the DW-rotation. After certain
TG, DW-plane overcomes the hard anisotropy; thus, the rotational speed
increases again. DW dynamics show a decreasing trend with the damping since the
magnon propagation length decreases. Therefore, the above findings might be
useful to realize the spintronics (i.e., fast racetrack memory) devices
Universal behavior of Ferromagnet at Quantum Critical Point
The heavy-fermion metal can be tuned from ferromagnetism
at to non-magnetic state at some critical concentration . The
non-Fermi liquid behavior (NFL) at is recognized by power low
dependence of the specific heat given by the electronic contribution,
magnetic susceptibility and volume expansion coefficient
at low temperatures: . We
also demonstrate that the behavior of normalized effective mass
observed in at agrees with that of
observed in paramagnetic and conclude that these alloys
exhibit the universal NFL thermodynamic behavior at their quantum critical
points. We show that the NFL behavior of can be accounted
for within frameworks of quasiparticle picture and fermion condensation quantum
phase transition, while this alloy exhibits a universal thermodynamic NFL
behavior which is independent of the characteristic features of the given alloy
such as its lattice structure, magnetic ground state, dimension etc.Comment: 5 pages, 3 figure
Kondo-Cluster-Glass State near a Ferromagnetic Quantum Phase Transition
We report on a comprehensive study of CePdRh poly- and single crystals close to the ferromagnetic instability by
means of low-temperature ac susceptibility, magnetization and volume thermal
expansion. The signature of ferromagnetism in this heavy-fermion system can be
traced from 6.6 K in CePd down to 25 mK for . Despite pronounced
non-Fermi-liquid (NFL) effects in both, specific heat and thermal expansion,
the Gr\"uneisen ratio {\it does not} diverge as , providing evidence
for the absence of a quantum critical point. Instead, a peculiar
"Kondo-cluster-glass" state is found for , and the NFL effects in
the specific heat, ac susceptibility and magnetization are compatible with the
quantum Griffiths phase scenario.Comment: 4 pages, 4 figure
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