Temperature-pressure phase diagram of U Ru2 Si2 from resistivity measurements and ac calorimetry: Hidden order and Fermi-surface nesting
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Abstract
By performing combined resistivity and calorimetric experiments under pressure, we have determined a precise temperature-pressure (T,P) phase diagram of the heavy fermion compound U Ru2 Si2. It will be compared with previous diagrams determined by elastic neutron diffraction and strain gauge techniques. At first glance, the low-pressure ordered phase referred to as hidden order is dominated by Fermi-surface nesting, which has strong consequences on the localized spin dynamics. The high-pressure phase is dominated by large moment antiferromagnetism (LMAF) coexisting with at least dynamical nesting needed to restore on cooling a local moment behavior. ac calorimetry confirms unambiguously that bulk superconductivity does not coexist with LMAF. U Ru2 Si2 is one of the most spectacular examples of the dual itinerant and local character of uranium-based heavy fermion compounds.
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Original language | English |
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Article number | 115117 |
Journal | Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics |
Volume | 77 |
Issue number | 11 |
Publication status | Published - 12 Mar 2008 |
Peer-reviewed | Yes |
Externally published | Yes |