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The research aims to understand how strain and interface effects influence the magnetocrystalline anisotropy energy of MnN.

May 31, 2026Open Access

Strain and Interface Effects on Magnetocrystalline Anisotropy of MnN.

Key Points

The research aims to understand how strain and interface effects influence the magnetocrystalline anisotropy energy of MnN.
Utilized density functional theory to analyze the magnetocrystalline anisotropy energy of MnN.
Investigated strain effects on bulk MnN as an initial approach.
Examined thin film characteristics to evaluate interface effects.
Found that strain influences the magnetocrystalline anisotropy energy significantly.
Identified specific thin film conditions that enhance anisotropy compared to bulk materials.

Abstract

Thin film effects on the Magnetocrystalline Anisotropy Energy (MAE) of MnN were studied using density functional theory (DFT). Initially, strain effects on bulk MnN were considered as a proxy for...

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