The EPR spectrum in Cd_xHg_1–xSe mixed crystals

Abstract

The paramagnetic resonance spectrum of divalent manganese has been measured in solid solutions of CdZHg1-,Se (0 5 z 5 0.6). A dependence of the spectroscopic splitting factor g and the hyperfine structure constant A on the composition parameter has been observed. At transition from semiconducting crystals to semi-metallic states, with inverted band etructure, the value of the gfactor clearly decreases. The parameters of the EPR spectrum and their relations to the other physical properties are discussed.

Influence of Exchange Interaction on the Quantum Transport Phenomena in Hg1−xMnxTe

“…We shall describe the system of 3d electrons in terms of the total spin of manganese ion S,. It was proved in EPR experiments [16] that in the case of Mn ions in HgTe the total spin is S = %.…”

Semimagnetic Semiconductors

“…The first attempt to grow alloys suggested by Jacek Furdyna was done by Witold Giriat at the Institute of Physics of Polish Academy of Sciences. At the beginning Mn was incorporated as an impurity [6], then introduced in larger quantities, typical of mixed crystals [7]. However, the works of that early period did not stimulate any larger interest, since the unique features of semimagnetic semiconductors were not revealed.…”