Magnetization easy axis in martensitic Heusler alloys estimated by strain measurements under magnetic field

Seda Aksoy*, Thorsten Krenke, Mehmet Acet, Eberhard F. Wassermann, Xavier Moya, Lluís Mañosa, Antoni Planes

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Abstract

We study the temperature dependence of strain under constant magnetic fields in Ni-Mn based ferromagnetic Heusler alloys in the form Ni-Mn-X (X: Ga, In, Sn, and Sb) which undergo a martensitic transformation. We discuss the influence of the applied magnetic field on the nucleation of ferromagnetic martensite and extract information on the easy axis of magnetization in the martensitic state.

Original languageEnglish
Article number251915
JournalApplied Physics Letters
Volume91
Issue number25
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes

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