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Monte Carlo simulation of magnetic phase transitions in Mn doped ZnO

Materials Science 2015-05-28 v1 Other Condensed Matter

Abstract

The magnetic properties of Mn-doped ZnO semi-conductor have been investigated using the Monte Carlo method within the Ising model. The temperature dependences of the spontaneous magnetization, specific heat and magnetic susceptibility have been constructed for different concentrations of magnetic dopant Mn and different carrier concentrations. The exact values of Mn concentration and carrier concentration at which high temperature transition occurs are determined. An alternative for the explanation of some controversies concerning the existence and the nature of magnetism in Mn diluted in ZnO systems is given. Other features are also studied.

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@article{arxiv.1106.3009,
  title  = {Monte Carlo simulation of magnetic phase transitions in Mn doped ZnO},
  author = {L. B Drissi and A. Benyoussef and E. H Saidi and M. Bousmina},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1106.3009},
  year   = {2015}
}

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10 pages, 9 figures, To appear in Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials