Abstract
Analysis of inelastic neutron scattering data recorded for the rare earth intermetallic compound TmV2Al20 yields a cubic crystal field Hamiltonian with parameters x = −0.63(1) and W = +0.43(1) K (Lea, Leask & Wolf notation). This result is supported by a strong electron paramagnetic resonance signal that is consistent with magnetic splitting of the first excited (Γ5(1)) state. Using this crystal field Hamiltonian, single crystal magnetisation and specific heat data are then interpreted in terms of a model that involves partial Al flux substitution of an approximately 10% depleted Tm “cage” site.
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