Non-equilibrium spin dynamics in the temperature and magnetic field dependence of magnetization curves of ferrimagnetic Co$_{1.75}$Fe$_{1.25}$O$_4$ and its composite with BaTiO$_3$

Abstract: A comparative study of the non-equilibrium magnetic phenomena (magnetic blocking, memory, exchange bias and aging effect) has been presented for ferrimagnetic Co${1.75}$Fe${1.25}$O$4$ (CFO) and its composite with non-magnetic BaTiO$_3$ (BTO). Synchrotron X-Ray diffraction patterns have confirmed coexistence of CFO and BTO structures in composite, but magnetic spin dynamics have been remarkably modified. The blocking phenomenon of ferrimagnetic domains below the room temperature has been studied by different modes of (zero field cooled and field cooled) magnetic measurements in collaboration with magnetic fields ON and OFF modes and time dependent magnetization. The applications of unconventional protocols during time dependent magnetization measurement at different stages of the temperature and field dependence of the magnetization curves have been useful to reveal the non-equilibrium dynamics of magnetic spin order. The applying of off-field relaxation experiments has made possible to tune the magnetic state and coercivity of the systems. The role of interfacial coupling between magnetic and non-magnetic particles has been understood on different magnetic phenomena (meta-stable magnetic state, exchange bias and memory effect) by comparing the experimental results of Co${1.75}$Fe$_{1.25}$O$_4$ spinel oxide and its composite with BaTiO$_3$ particles.