The magnetic and optical properties of Bi2Te3–Sb2Te3 crystals are investigated depending on the ratio of Bi2Te3 and Sb2Te3 components in the solid-solution composition and temperature. The results make it possible… Click to show full abstract
The magnetic and optical properties of Bi2Te3–Sb2Te3 crystals are investigated depending on the ratio of Bi2Te3 and Sb2Te3 components in the solid-solution composition and temperature. The results make it possible to affirm that an abrupt decrease in the magnetic-susceptibility anisotropy at T = 293 K is observed for samples, in which the electron–plasmon interaction is observed according to the data of optical studies. This is caused by the approaching energies of the plasmon and band-to-band transition which form the fundamental-absorption edge.
               
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