Raman Scattering and Dilatometry of Frustrated Spin Dimer Compound SrCu<sub>2</sub>(BO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub> in High Magnetic Fields to 45T
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Abstract
SrCu2(BO3)2 is a quasi-two dimensional orthogonal spin dimer system with a spin singlet ground state. It is a realization of the Shastry Sutherland model, and exhibits a sequence of magnetization plateaux at magnetic fields in excess of 20 T, i.e. high enough to close the low temperature spin gap [1]. The unique behavior of this quantum spin liquid results from the interplay between geometrical frustration and strong quantum fluctuations. We will discuss the origin and characteristics of the strong spin-lattice coupling in SrCu2(BO3)2, as learned from experimetal studies of Raman scattering, thermal expansion, and magnetostriction performed in high DC magnetic fields to 45T. The interpretation of experimental results is supported by a theoretical analysis and prediction of active Raman modes that include the so-called panthograph mode [2].
[1] M. Jaime, et al. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 109, 12407 (2012).
[2] G. Radtke et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 112, 1971 (2015).
[1] M. Jaime, et al. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 109, 12407 (2012).
[2] G. Radtke et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. 112, 1971 (2015).
*Work at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory was supported by National Science Foundation Cooperative Agreement No. DMR-1157490, the State of Florida and the United States Department of Energy.
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Presenters
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Marcelo Jaime
- Los Alamos Natl Lab
- National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Los Alamos National Laboratory
- National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
- NHMFL, LANL