Direct Observation of an Amorphous Spin-Polarization Distribution

Key Points

• The research aims to observe and characterize spin-polarization in a specific alloy composition using neutron diffraction.
• Conducted neutron diffraction measurements
• Analyzed a sputtered rare-earth-iron alloy with 33 at.% Tb and 67 at.% Fe
• Evidence of an amorphous spin-polarization distribution detected in the alloy
• Results suggest unique magnetic properties of the material under study