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BEG spin-1 model with random exchange magnetic interactions for spin-crossover solids.
Saliou Bolarinwa Ogou1,2, Toussaint Djidjoho Oke1,2, Mounirou Karimou1,3
1Département de Physique (FAST) et Institut des Mathématiques et de Sciences Physiques (IMSP), Université d'Abomey-Calavi, Abomey Calavi 01 BP 613, Benin.
This study explores spin-crossover solids using a spin-1 model, revealing how temperature-dependent interactions and random fields induce gradual and first-order spin transitions. Hysteresis loops near first-order transitions are analyzed.
Area of Science:
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Materials Science
- Chemical Physics
Background:
- Spin-crossover (SCO) solids exhibit transitions between high-spin (HS) and low-spin (LS) states.
- Understanding magnetic phase diagrams is crucial for SCO material applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate magnetic phase diagrams of SCO solids using the Blume-Emery-Griffiths spin-1 model.
- Analyze the influence of temperature-dependent quadrupolar interactions and random magnetic fields on spin transitions.
Main Methods:
- Employed the Blume-Emery-Griffiths spin-1 model.
- Incorporated temperature-dependent quadrupolar interactions (K) and random magnetic fields (h).
- Solved the model using homogeneous mean-field theory.
Main Results:
- Observed thermally-induced gradual and first-order spin transitions.
- Identified various isothermal magnetic hysteresis loops near first-order transitions.
- Discussed coercive field and loop patterns as functions of temperature.
Conclusions:
- The model successfully captures complex magnetic behaviors in SCO solids.
- Temperature-dependent interactions and disorder play key roles in spin transition dynamics.
- Hysteresis loop characteristics provide insights into the nature of magnetic transitions.
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