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Phase Diagram and Avoided Quantum Criticality in BaFe\(_{2-x}\)Ni\(_x\)As\(_2\)

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Phase Diagram and Magnetic Excitations of BaFe2-xNixAs2: A Neutron Scattering Study

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In this chapter, we describe the determination of the magnetic and structural phase diagram of BaFe\(_{2-x}\)Ni\(_{x}\)As\(_{2}\) using high resolution synchrotron x-ray and neutron diffractions.

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Lu, X. (2017). Phase Diagram and Avoided Quantum Criticality in BaFe\(_{2-x}\)Ni\(_x\)As\(_2\) . In: Phase Diagram and Magnetic Excitations of BaFe2-xNixAs2: A Neutron Scattering Study. Springer Theses. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-4998-9_4

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