The Inhibitory Effect of Magnetism on the Thermal Transport in Nd-Ce-Fe-B Sintered Magnet

Abstract

Understanding the influence of magnetism on thermal transport is crucial for ensuring the stability and reliability of heat dissipation in magnetic devices. In this study, we examine the magnetism's impact on thermal transport using the widely utilized Nd-Ce-Fe-B sintered magnet as our focal point. By integrating transient hot wire measurements and multiscale simulations, we assess how magnetism affects thermal conductivity (κ) between its ferromagnetic (FM) and paramagnetic (PM) states. Our analysis reveals that the thermal conductivity in the FM state is lower than in the PM state, indicating magnetism's inhibitory effect on thermal transport in Nd-Ce-Fe-B magnet. This phenomenon can be attributed to the suppressed electron transport in the FM state, which effectively reduces the electronic contribution to κ. To validate our findings, we conduct practical heating experiments at the device level alongside multiscale simulations. This research would significantly contribute to the understanding of thermal transport in magnetic materials, laying the groundwork for the thermal design of innovative devices that incorporate magnetism.