ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal
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The Magnetic Structure of Altermagnetic MnTe
Abstract: We propose a single crystal diffraction experiment, to be performed on WISH, to determine the room-temperature magnetic symmetry of the most prominent altermagnetic candidate material, MnTe. The magnetic structure is broadly known, but there remains some debate as to the exact orientation of the magnetic moments; crucial information in determining the true magnetic symmetry. Despite efforts in characterizing thin films, it is essential that we now solve this issue in bulk single crystals. Our work will provide a key reference for the burgeoning field of altermagnetism, as knowledge of the exact magnetic symmetry underpins theoretical descriptions of altermagnetic phenomenology and informs mechanisms for domain control, which will form the topic of a future study.
Principal Investigator: Dr Roger Johnson
Experimenter: Dr Daniel Mayoh
Experimenter: Dr Nashra Pistawala
Local Contact: Dr Pascal Manuel
DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2610462
ISIS Experiment Number: RB2610462
| Part DOI | Instrument | Public release date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2610462-1 | WISH | 16 March 2029 | Download |
Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source
Data format: RAW/Nexus
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