The magnetic structure of β oxygen: A neutron polarisation analysis study

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Abstract

We have performed a differential polarisation analysis neutron scattering experiment of β oxygen to measure the magnetic part of the scattering and determine its magnetic structure. We have checked all the models proposed for β oxygen and all those compatible with crystal symmetry. The model which fits the experimental neutron profile best is a two dimensional short range order, a helix propagating perpendicularly to the three fold axis with an angle close to 140 ° between neighbouring molecules and with a correlation length of 5 Å.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)258-266
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials
Volume72
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 Apr 1988
Externally publishedYes

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