Magnetic phases of cobalt atomic clusters on tungsten

作者:Lukashev Pavel V*; Kim Ji Hyun; Yang Seolun; Kim Jae Sung; Chen Xumin; Rojas Geoffrey; Honolka Jan; Skomski Ralph; Enders Axel; Sabirianov Renat F
来源:Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter , 2013, 25(3): 036003.
DOI:10.1088/0953-8984/25/3/036003

摘要

First-principle calculations are employed to show that the magnetic structure of small atomic clusters of Co, formed on a crystalline W(110) surface and containing 3-12 atoms, strongly deviates from the usual stable ferromagnetism of Co in other systems. The clusters are ferri-, ferro-or non-magnetic, depending on cluster size and geometry. We determine the atomic Co moments and their relative alignment, and show that antiferromagnetic spin alignment in the Co clusters is caused by hybridization with the tungsten substrate and band filling. This is in contrast with the typical strong ferromagnetism of bulk Co alloys, and ferromagnetic coupling in Fe/W(110) clusters.

  • 出版日期2013-1-23

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