Stabilization of d-Band Ferromagnetism by Hybridization with Uncorrelated Bands

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2001-06-29

arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0106638v1

Phys. Rev. B 64, 144415 (2001)

Physics

Condensed Matter

Strongly Correlated Electrons

9 pages, 7 figures, accepted for PRB

Scientific paper

10.1103/PhysRevB.64.144415

We investigate the influence of s-d or p-d hybridization to d-band ferromagnetism to estimate the importance of hybridization for the magnetic properties of transition metals. To focus our attention to the interplay between hybridization and correlation we investigate a simple model system consisting of two non-degenerated hybridized bands, one strongly correlated, the other one quasi-free. To solve this extended Hubbard model, we apply simple approximations, namely SDA and MAA, that, concerning ferromagnetism in the single-band model, are known to give qualitatively satisfactory results. This approach allows us to discuss the underlying mechanism, by which d-band ferromagnetism is influenced by the hybridization on the basis of analytical expressions. The latter clearly display the order and the functional dependencies of the important effects. It is found, that spin-dependent inter-band particle fluctuations cause a spin-dependent band shift and a spin-dependent band broadening of the Hubbard bands. The shift stabilizes, the broadening tends to destabilize ferromagnetism. Stabilization requires relatively high band distances and small hybridization matrix elements. Super-exchange and RKKY coupling are of minor importance.

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