The current spin on manganites

The current spin on manganites

The manganites are pseudo-cubic oxides of manganese that show extremes of functional behavior. Diverse magnetic and electronic phases coexist on a wide range of length scales even within single crystals. This coexistence demonstrates a complexity that inspires ever deeper study. Yet even the basic n...

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Published in:Materials today (Kidlington, England) Vol. 10; no. 10; pp. 24 - 32
Main Authors: Israel, Casey, Calderón, María José, Mathur, Neil D.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier Ltd 01-10-2007
Subjects:
Charge
Electronics
Ferromagnetism
Manganese
Manganites
Oxides
Phases
Superlattices
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Summary:The manganites are pseudo-cubic oxides of manganese that show extremes of functional behavior. Diverse magnetic and electronic phases coexist on a wide range of length scales even within single crystals. This coexistence demonstrates a complexity that inspires ever deeper study. Yet even the basic nature of the coexisting phases remains controversial. Can the ferromagnetic metallic phase provide fully spin-polarized electrons for spin electronics? Does the superlattice in the highly insulating phase represent charge order? Here we highlight recent results that demonstrate a coexistence of opinions about a field in rude health.
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ISSN:1369-7021
1873-4103
DOI:10.1016/S1369-7021(07)70242-0