Abstract
This paper investigates the origin of large magnetostriction in Fe-Ga alloys using small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) and Kerr microscopy. The SANS data for a single-crystal, electron irradiated, and quenched Fe81Ga19 sample under externally applied magnetic and elastic fields revealed the existence of magnetostrictive nanoclusters spaced at similar to 15 nm apart that have a different magnetization than the A2 matrix. Combining the SANS results and the magnetization orientation obtained from the magnetic domain images using a Kerr microscope, it appears that the nanoclusters contribute significantly to the macroscopic magnetostriction.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Applied Physics |
Volume | 107 |
Issue number | 9 |
Pages (from-to) | 09A957 |
ISSN | 0021-8979 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Event | Joint MMM-Intermag Conference - Washington, DC Duration: 1 Jan 2010 → … Conference number: 11th |
Conference
Conference | Joint MMM-Intermag Conference |
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Number | 11th |
City | Washington, DC |
Period | 01/01/2010 → … |
Bibliographical note
Copyright (2010) American Institute of Physics. This article may be downloaded for personal use only. Any other use requires prior permission of the author and the American Institute of Physics.Keywords
- Materials and energy storage
- Superconducting materials