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Area of Science:

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Magnetism

Background:

  • Giant physical responses are observed in systems with coexisting phases, particularly near phase transitions.
  • The iron-rhodium (FeRh) intermetallic system exhibits a first-order antiferromagnetic to ferromagnetic transition above room temperature, featuring two-phase coexistence.
  • External electric fields typically have limited influence on metallic systems due to charge screening.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of an electric field on FeRh/PMN-PT heterostructures.
  • To explore the potential for giant electroresistance (GER) in metallic systems.
  • To elucidate the mechanism behind the observed electroresistance in FeRh films.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of FeRh/PMN-PT heterostructures.
  • Application of electric fields to the heterostructures.
  • Measurement of electrical resistivity changes in FeRh films.
  • Analysis of phase coexistence and strain-mediated effects.

Main Results:

  • An 8% change in the electrical resistivity of FeRh films was observed upon application of an electric field.
  • The giant electroresistance (GER) effect was demonstrated in a metallic system, challenging conventional understanding.
  • The origin of GER was identified as strain-mediated alterations in the proportions of coexisting ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic phases in FeRh films.

Conclusions:

  • Mixed-phase coexistence in FeRh films is crucial for achieving large changes in physical properties with low-energy perturbations.
  • The observed GER phenomenon in FeRh heterostructures is analogous to colossal magnetoresistance in perovskite manganites.
  • This study highlights the potential of exploiting phase coexistence for developing novel electronic functionalities.