Abstract
The spin wave stiffness constant of a Laves phase invar compound (Zr0.7Nb0.3)Fe2 at low temperatures was estimated to be 350±50 meVA2 by inelastic neutron scattering experiment above room temperature. This value is significantly greater than the value (125 meVA2) of the spin wave stiffness constant deduced from the magnetization measurement. Such a discrepancy has been found in all other Invar materials.