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Title: Magnetic Evolution of Carrier Doping and Spin Dynamics in Diluted Magnetic Semiconductors (Ba,Na)(Zn,Mn)2As2
The investigation of novel diluted magnetic semiconductors (DMSs) provides a promising platform for studying magnetism and transport characteristics, with significant implications for spintronics. DMSs based on BaZn2As2 are particularly noteworthy due to their high Curie temperature (TC) of 260 K, diverse magnetic states, and potential for multilayer heterojunctions. This study investigates the magnetic evolution of carrier doping and spin dynamics in the asperomagnet (Ba,Na)(Zn,Mn)2As2, utilizing a combination of magnetization measurements, ac susceptibility, and muon spin rotation (µSR). Key findings include the following: (1) lower transition temperatures and coercive forces in (Ba,Na)(Zn,Mn)2As2 compared to the ferromagnet (Ba,K)(Zn,Mn)2As2; (2) a dynamic fluctuation peak around the transition temperature observed in both the ac susceptibility and longitudinal field (LF) µSR; and (3) the coexistence of static and dynamic states at low temperatures, exhibiting spin-glass-like characteristics. This study, to the best of our knowledge, may represent the first investigation of asperomagnetic order utilizing µSR techniques. It enhances the understanding of magnetic interactions in BaZn2As2-based systems and provides valuable insights into the exploration of high TC DMSs.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
2104661
PAR ID:
10668082
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Publisher / Repository:
MDPI
Date Published:
Journal Name:
Condensed Matter
Volume:
10
Issue:
2
ISSN:
2410-3896
Page Range / eLocation ID:
30
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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