Quantum paramagnet in a π flux triangular lattice Hubbard model

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Contributors

  • Stephan Rachel - , Chair of Theoretical Solid State Physics (Author)
  • Manuel Laubach - , University of Würzburg (Author)
  • Johannes Reuther - , Free University of Berlin, Helmholtz Centre Berlin for Materials and Energy (Author)
  • Ronny Thomale - , University of Würzburg (Author)

Abstract

We propose the π flux triangular lattice Hubbard model (π THM) as a prototypical setup to stabilize magnetically disordered quantum states of matter in the presence of charge fluctuations. The quantum paramagnetic domain of the π THM that we identify for intermediate Hubbard U is framed by a Dirac semimetal for weak coupling and by 120° Néel order for strong coupling. Generalizing the Klein duality from spin Hamiltonians to tight-binding models, the π THM maps to a Hubbard model which corresponds to the (JH,JK)=(-1,2) Heisenberg-Kitaev model in its strong coupling limit. The π THM provides a promising microscopic testing ground for exotic finite-U spin liquid ground states amenable to numerical investigation.

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Original languageEnglish
Article number167201
JournalPhysical review letters
Volume114
Issue number16
Publication statusPublished - 23 Apr 2015
Peer-reviewedYes

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