Structural and magnetic studies on SrCo₂As₂ and Ca(Co_1-xFe_x)_yAs₂ compounds using x-ray and neutron scattering

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The case studies of my thesis: SrCo 2 As 2 and Ca(Co 1−x Fe x) 2 As 2 series. .. . 28 2.6.1 SrCo 2 As 2 as a new compound and motivation for pressure studies. . 28 2.6.2 CaCo 1.86 As 2 to CaFe 2 As 2 : the Ca(Co 1−x Fe x) 2 As 2 series. .. .. .. . 34 J. McQueeney for their guidance, support and encouragement throughout this research. I