A series of modulated states in the dimerized IrTe$_2$

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Abstract

IrTe$_2$ is a layered compound exhibiting stripes of dimerized Ir ions. With decreasing temperature, a series of structures with different periodicities is observed. These structures are distinguished by the arrangement of the dimerized stripes, as found using x-ray diffraction. The structural transitions appear to be driven by the Ir dimerization and Ir-Ir bonding in this compound.

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Authors

  • V. Kiryukhin

    • Rutgers University

  • L.G. Pascut

    • Rutgers University

  • S.-W. Cheong

    • Rutgers University

  • M.J. Gutmann

    • ISIS

  • J.J. Yang

    • Pohang University