Half-metallicity and Slater-Pauling behavior in the ferromagnetic Heusler alloys

TL;DR

This paper reviews the theoretical understanding of half-metallic Heusler alloys, focusing on their electronic structure, magnetic properties, and the Slater-Pauling rule, highlighting their potential in spintronic applications.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive review of the theoretical studies on half-metallic Heusler alloys and their adherence to the Slater-Pauling behavior.

Findings

Half-metallicity observed in various Heusler alloys

Correlation between magnetic moment and valence electrons

Potential for spintronic device applications

Abstract

Introductory chapter for the book "Halfmetallic Alloys - Fundamentals and Applications" to be published in the series Springer Lecture Notes on Physics, P. H. Dederichs and I. Galanakis (eds). It contains a review of the theoretical work on the half-metallic Heusler alloys.