Pressure-tuning the quantum spin Hamiltonian of the triangular lattice antiferromagnet Cs2CuCl4
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Beitragende
Abstract
Quantum triangular-lattice antiferromagnets are important prototype systems to investigate numerous phenomena of the geometrical frustration in condensed matter. Apart from highly unusual magnetic properties, they possess a rich phase diagram (ranging from an unfrustrated square lattice to a quantum spin liquid), yet to be confirmed experimentally. One major obstacle in this area of research is the lack of materials with appropriate (ideally tuned) magnetic parameters. Using Cs2CuCl4 as a model system, we demonstrate an alternative approach, where, instead of the chemical composition, the spin Hamiltonian is altered by hydrostatic pressure. The approach combines high-pressure electron spin resonance and r.f. susceptibility measurements, allowing us not only to quasi-continuously tune the exchange parameters, but also to accurately monitor them. Our experiments indicate a substantial increase of the exchange coupling ratio from 0.3 to 0.42 at a pressure of 1.8 GPa, revealing a number of emergent field-induced phases.
Details
Originalsprache | Englisch |
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Aufsatznummer | 1064 |
Seiten (von - bis) | 1-5 |
Seitenumfang | 5 |
Fachzeitschrift | Nature communications |
Jahrgang | 10 |
Ausgabenummer | 1 |
Publikationsstatus | Elektronische Veröffentlichung vor Drucklegung - 6 März 2019 |
Peer-Review-Status | Ja |
Externe IDs
PubMed | 30842420 |
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