Spin Excitations in La$_{1.75}$Sr$_{0.25}$Zn$_{0.01}$Cu$_{0.99}$O$_{4}$

ORAL

Abstract

Recently, reports of a dramatic enhancement in the dynamic, incommensurate, spin density wave response in overdoped La$_{2-x}$Sr$_{x}$Cu$_{1-y}$Zn$_{y}$O$_{4}$ [PRB \textbf{72}, 064521 (2005)] have provided considerable insight toward the microscopic understanding of Zn-induced magnetic states and their interaction with the superconducting phase. As a continuation of these studies, in this talk we will present our recent inelastic neutron scattering studies of spin excitations within the Zn-doped cuprate, La$_{1.75}$Sr$_{0.25}$Zn$_{0.01}$Cu$_{0.99}$O$_{4 }$(LSCZO x=0.25, y=0.01). The dispersion of the spin density wave excitations throughout the Brillouin zone will be presented along with the local spin susceptibility from $\Delta $E=0-45meV. Particular focus will be given to the modifications in the magnetic behavior induced via Zn-substitution in this overdoped LSCZO system.

*Support for work at LBNL is provided through the Office of Basic Energy Sciences US DOE DE-AC03-76SF008

Authors

  • Stephen Wilson

    • Lawrence Berkeley National Lab
  • B. K. Freelon

    • University of California, Berkeley
  • Z. Yamani

    • CNBC Canda
  • W. Buyers

    • CNBC Canada
  • C. Rotundu

    • Lawrence Berkeley National Lab
  • S. Wakimoto

  • Robert Birgeneau

    • University of California, Berkeley/ Lawrence Berkeley National Lab