First-Principles Investigation of Structural, Electronic, Magnetic, and Optical Properties of YTi0.5Mn0.5O3 Perovskite
摘要
In this study, the structural, electronic, magnetic, and optical properties of the perovskite compound YTi0.5Mn0.5O3 (YTMO) were systematically investigated using density functional theory with Hubbard U corrections (DFT+U). Three distinct structural models were considered, and total energy calculations identified the C-type antiferromagnetic configuration as the most stable (−376.740 Ry), although only the ferromagnetic model 1 was structurally stable for further analysis. The electronic band structure and density of states confirmed metallic behavior, with Mn-3d and O-2p hybridization dominating near the Fermi level. Optical analysis revealed a dielectric function peak at 2–3 eV, strong absorption below 2 eV, and low reflectivity (~0.10–0.15 a.u.), indicating significant light–matter interaction in the UV–visible region. The optical conductivity peaked at ~ 4 × 10⁸ a.u. (3–4 eV) and followed a power-law trend (β₁ ≈ 0.254) at low energies. Additionally, electronic conductivity exhibited a sharp decline above ~ 10 eV, with a low-energy exponent β₂ ≈ −0.08, suggesting the influence of localized states. These findings demonstrate that YTMO exhibits a tunable optical and conductive response, making it a promising candidate for optoelectronic, spintronic, and photovoltaic applications