Abstract
Here we present linear-polarization-dependent soft x-ray absorption spectroscopy data at the Ce edges of CeOsAl and CeFeAl. Despite the strong hybridization between and conduction electrons and the existence of spin gaps as seen in inelastic neutron scattering, we were able to determine the crystal field ground state wave functions by combining our spectroscopy data with magnetization measurements. The results quantitatively explain the small ordered moment along and the measured magnetic moment along the easy axis in CeOsAl.
- Received 22 October 2012
- Corrected 20 March 2013
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.87.125119
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Corrections
20 March 2013