Magnetomorphic Oscillations in the Hall Effect and Magnetoresistance in Cadmium

Abstract

Large-amplitude oscillations periodic in the magnetic field were found in the Hall resistivity of cadmium single crystals at liquid helium temperatures. Oscillations of the same period and comparable amplitude were observed also in the transverse magnetoresistivity. The oscillations differ in phase by about 55 deg or 130 gauss. The crystal size, orientation, and temperature dependence of the oscillations were discussed. (C.E.S.)