The origin of magnetic ordering in quasi-two-dimensional quantum magnets Cu(\textit{tn})Cl$_{2}$ and Cu(\textit{en})(H$_{2}$O)$_{2}$SO$_{4}$
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Abstract
A comparative analysis of magnetic properties of Cu(\textit{en})(H$_{2}$O)$_{2}$SO$_{4}$ (\textit{en} $=$ C$_{2}$H$_{8}$N$_{2})$ (1) and Cu(\textit{tn})Cl$_{2}$ (\textit{tn} $=$ C$_{2}$H$_{10}$N$_{2})$ (2) has been performed to search for the origin of magnetic ordering observed in (1) at $T_{c} =$ 0.9 K while hidden in (2). Previously, both materials were approximated by a quasi-two-dimensional (2d) spin 1/2 Heisenberg model on the square lattice with effective intralayer and interlayer coupling $J$/$k_{B} =$ 3 K and $J$'$=$ 10$^{-3}J, $ respectively. The first principles calculations revealed in (1) a spatial anisotropy of exchange coupling within a layer, $J_{1}$/$J_{2} =$ 0.15, in accordance with a proximity of data to 2d behavior. Considering only effect of interlayer coupling, $T_{c} =$ 0.8 K was evaluated, while $T_{c} =$ 0.85 K, when a weak ising-like spin anisotropy, $\Delta =$ 0.015 was introduced into Heisenberg layers. The effects of spin and spatial anisotropy on the ordering of (1) and the absence of a phase transition in (2) are discussed.
*Supported by CFNT MVEP, ITMS26220120005, APVV 0132-11, SK-CZ-2013-0083, CZ.1.07/2.3.00/30.0055, and CZ.1.05/1.1.00/02.0070.