Abstract
We have investigated the Mn 3d electronic structure of Mn 5Ge 3 by means of the Mn 2p–3d soft X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) and magnetic circular dichroism (XMCD) experiments. The spectra are similar to those of the itinerant ferromagnetic compound MnSb. The integrated intensity of the XMCD spectrum is almost zero, indicating that the orbital magnetic moment is negligible for the magnetism of the Mn 5Ge 3 compounds. The atomic multiplet calculations suggest the 3d 6 configuration for the Mn atoms at two inequivalent sites.
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.
