Ferromagnetism in Mn Substituted Zirconia: A Density-functional Theory Study

Details Ferromagnetism in Mn Substituted Zirconia: A Density-functional Theory Study Ferromagnetism in Mn Substituted Zirconia: A Density-functional Theory Study

2008-09-05

arxiv.org/abs/0809.0971v1

Physics

Condensed Matter

Materials Science

11 page, 4 figures, 35 references

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We study the electronic structure and magnetism of 25% Mn substituted cubic Zirconia (ZrO2) with several homogeneous and heterogeneous doping profiles using density-functional theory calculations. We find that all doping profiles show half-metallic ferromagnetism (HMF), and delta-doping is most energy favorable while homogeneous doping has largest ferromagnetic stabilization energy. Using crystal field theory, we discuss the formation scheme of HMF. Finally, we speculate the potential spintronics applications for Mn doped ZrO2, especially as spin direction controllment.

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