Abstract
We investigate the effect of (weak) dipolar interactions on the field behavior of the temperature at the maximum of the zero-field-cooled magnetization of a polydisperse assembly of nanoparticles. For this purpose, we extend the Gittleman-Abeles-Bozowski model for the zero-field-cooled magnetization by computing the contribution of dipolar interactions to the longitudinal relaxation time. We show, in good qualitative agreement with many experimental observations, that the temperature at the maximum of the zero-field-cooled magnetization as a function of the applied field changes from a bell-like to a monotonically decreasing curve when the intensity of the dipolar interactions, or equivalently the sample concentration, increases.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.