Monte Carlo simulated dynamical magnetization of single-chain magnets

•Monte Carlo simulated magnetization curves are in good agreement with experimental results.•Simulated coercive fields as functions of temperature are consistent with experimental results.•The magnetization reversal is understood in terms of the Monte Carlo simulations.

Here, a dynamical Monte-Carlo (DMC) method is used to study temperature-dependent dynamical magnetization of famous Mn2Ni system as typical example of single-chain magnets with strong magnetic anisotropy. Simulated magnetization curves are in good agreement with experimental results under typical temperatures and sweeping rates, and simulated coercive fields as functions of temperature are also consistent with experimental curves. Further analysis indicates that the magnetization reversal is determined by both thermal-activated effects and quantum spin tunnelings. These can help explore basic properties and applications of such important magnetic systems.