Impact of strain on metamagnetic transitions in $Sm_{0.5} Sr_{0.5} Mn O_3$ thin films

SSMO50 thin films were deposited by DC magnetron sputtering on LAO and STO substrates. The film on LAO is under compressive strain, while the film on STO is under tensile strain. All the magnetic and magnetotransport properties have been discussed in terms of strain controlled metamagnetic state.