Abstract
Recently, insulator-metal transition was found experimentally in Gd-doped SrTiO3 films. Here, we present first-principle investigation on the structural, electronic and magnetic properties of Sr1−xGdxTiO3 within density-function theory. The spin-polarized calculations give a diamagnetic insulator at x=0, a ferrimagnetic metal 0.125≤ x≤0.5 and a ferrimagnetic insulator x=1 and all Ti ions moments are antiparallel to Gd ions moments. Magnetic Gd-doping distorts the structures of Sr1−xGdxTiO3 films and results in ferrimagnetism. Doped electrons occupy the bottom of conduction bands so that insulator-metal transition occurs. These calculated results are in agreement with available experiments.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: 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.
