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Electronic and Magnetic Properties of MnAu Superlattices

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Self-consistent ab initio calculations, based on the Density Functional Theory (DFT) approach and using full potential linear augmented plane wave (FLAPW) method, are performed to investigate both electronic and magnetic properties of the MnAu superlattices. Polarized spin and spin-orbit coupling are included in calculations within the framework of the antiferromagnetic state between two adjacent MnAu superlattices. Obtained data from ab initio calculations are used as input for the Monte Carlo simulations to compute other magnetic parameters. On the other hand, and within the framework of Monte Carlo simulations, we examine the magnetic properties in the binary MnAu superlattices modelized by the Mn ion with spin moment, S=5/2. The considered Hamiltonian takes into account the nearest neighbor and second nearest interactions, and an external magnetic field h. The magnetization of the MnAu superlattice is calculated versus temperature for a fixed size. The magnetic hysteresis cycle is established for T=120 K. The effect of magnetization versus the second exchange interaction (J c ) are established with absence and presence of magnetic field (h).

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  1. Laboratory of Materials, Process, Environment and Quality, Cady Ayyad University, National School of Applied Sciences, B.P. 63, 46000, Safi, Morocco

    R. Masrour

  2. Laboratoire de Magnétisme et Physique des Hautes Energies L.M.P.H.E. URAC 12, Faculté des Sciences, Université Mohammed V-Agdal, B.P. 1014, Rabat, Morocco

    R. Masrour, L. Bahmad & A. Benyoussef

  3. Institut Néel, CNRS et Université Joseph Fourier, B.P. 166, 38042, Grenoble Cedex 9, France

    E. K. Hlil

  4. Institute for Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies, MascIR, Rabat, Morocco

    M. Hamedoun & A. Benyoussef

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Masrour, R., Bahmad, L., Hlil, E.K. et al. Electronic and Magnetic Properties of MnAu Superlattices. J Supercond Nov Magn 27, 1335–1340 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10948-013-2455-2

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