Computer simulations of magnetization switching of elongated magnetic particles with shape defects

2003 ◽  
Vol 93 (12) ◽  
pp. 9865-9868 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiraku Endo ◽  
Yasutaro Uesaka ◽  
Yoshinobu Nakatani ◽  
Nobuo Hayashi ◽  
Hiroshi Fukushima
Soft Matter ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (47) ◽  
pp. 10667-10675
Author(s):  
Stavros D. Peroukidis ◽  
Sabine H. L. Klapp ◽  
Alexandros G. Vanakaras

Using computer simulations we explore the equilibrium structure and response to external stimuli of complex magnetic hybrids consisting of magnetic particles in discotic liquid crystalline matrices.


2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (1) ◽  
pp. 82 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Peredo-Ortíz ◽  
M. Hernández-Contreras

We provide a statistical mechanics approach to study the linear microrheology of thermally equilibrated and homogeneous ferrofluids. Theexpressions for the elastic and loss moduli depend on the bulk microstructure of the magnetic fluid determined by the structure factor of thesuspension of magnetic particles. The comparison of the predicted microrheology with computer simulations confirms that as a function ofrelaxation frequency of thermal fluctuations of the particle concentration both theory and simulations have the same trends. At very shortfrequencies the viscous modulus relates to the translational and rotational self-diffusion coefficients of a ferro-particle.


Author(s):  
R. Gronsky

The phenomenon of clustering in Al-Ag alloys has been extensively studied since the early work of Guinierl, wherein the pre-precipitation state was characterized as an assembly of spherical, ordered, silver-rich G.P. zones. Subsequent x-ray and TEM investigations yielded results in general agreement with this model. However, serious discrepancies were later revealed by the detailed x-ray diffraction - based computer simulations of Gragg and Cohen, i.e., the silver-rich clusters were instead octahedral in shape and fully disordered, atleast below 170°C. The object of the present investigation is to examine directly the structural characteristics of G.P. zones in Al-Ag by high resolution transmission electron microscopy.


Author(s):  
M.D. Bentzon ◽  
J. v. Wonterghem ◽  
A. Thölén

We report on the oxidation of a magnetic fluid. The oxidation results in magnetic super lattice crystals. The “atoms” are hematite (α-Fe2O3) particles with a diameter ø = 6.9 nm and they are covered with a 1-2 nm thick layer of surfactant molecules.Magnetic fluids are homogeneous suspensions of small magnetic particles in a carrier liquid. To prevent agglomeration, the particles are coated with surfactant molecules. The magnetic fluid studied in this work was produced by thermal decomposition of Fe(CO)5 in Declin (carrier liquid) in the presence of oleic acid (surfactant). The magnetic particles consist of an amorphous iron-carbon alloy. For TEM investigation a droplet of the fluid was added to benzine and a carbon film on a copper net was immersed. When exposed to air the sample starts burning. The oxidation and electron irradiation transform the magnetic particles into hematite (α-Fe2O3) particles with a median diameter ø = 6.9 nm.


Author(s):  
R. Herrera ◽  
A. Gómez

Computer simulations of electron diffraction patterns and images are an essential step in the process of structure and/or defect elucidation. So far most programs are designed to deal specifically with crystals, requiring frequently the space group as imput parameter. In such programs the deviations from perfect periodicity are dealt with by means of “periodic continuation”.However, for many applications involving amorphous materials, quasiperiodic materials or simply crystals with defects (including finite shape effects) it is convenient to have an algorithm capable of handling non-periodicity. Our program “HeGo” is an implementation of the well known multislice equations in which no periodicity assumption is made whatsoever. The salient features of our implementation are: 1) We made Gaussian fits to the atomic scattering factors for electrons covering the whole periodic table and the ranges [0-2]Å−1 and [2-6]Å−1.


Author(s):  
Vladimir Yu. Kolosov ◽  
Anders R. Thölén

In this paper we give a short overview of two TEM applications utilizing the extinction bend contour technique (BC) giving the advantages and disadvantages; especially we consider two areas in which the BC technique remains unique. Special attention is given to an approach including computer simulations of TEM micrographs.BC patterns are often observed in TEM studies but are rarely exploited in a serious way. However, this type of diffraction contrast was one of the first to be used for analysis of imperfections in crystalline foils, but since then only some groups have utilized the BC technique. The most extensive studies were performed by Steeds, Eades and colleagues. They were the first to demonstrate the unique possibilities of the BC method and named it real space crystallography, which developed later into the somewhat similar but more powerful convergent beam method. Maybe, due to the difficulties in analysis, BCs have seldom been used in TEM, and then mainly to visualize different imperfections and transformations.


Author(s):  
Natalie J. Allen ◽  
David Stanley ◽  
Helen Williams ◽  
Sarah J. Irwin
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