Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Applied Physics Letters

Publication Date

9-16-2002

Volume

81

Issue

12

Disciplines

Biochemistry | Chemistry | Life Sciences | Physical Sciences and Mathematics | Physics

Abstract

Monte Carlo simulations using a three-dimensional lattice model studied the Ruderman–Kittel–Kasuya–Yosida (RKKY) indirect exchange interaction of doped magnetic Co ions in ZnOfilms. The results of the calculations show that the RKKY interaction in Co-doped ZnO is long ranged and its magnitude is proportional to (inverse of the distance from a central ion). The sign oscillates with a frequency that depends on the concentration of the carrier. The long-distance sum of the RKKY indirect exchange energies is positive indicating that these materials are ferromagnetic, in direct correlation with previously reported results.

DOI

10.1063/1.1508168

Rights

© 2002 American Institute of Physics

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