Quantum phases of SU(N) spins on a BCC lattice

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Abstract

We study the SU(N) generalization of the Heisenberg antiferromagnet on the BCC lattice. Our numerical studies of the model show that magnetic order present for N=2 is destroyed for N>15 and valence bond solid order is observed for N>16. The nature of the phase transition between the two phases is investigated paying attention to the possibility of an intervening U(1) spin liquid phase.

*NSF DMR #1611161

Presenters

  • Nisheeta Desai

    • Department of Physics and Astronomy, Univ of Kentucky

Authors

  • Nisheeta Desai

    • Department of Physics and Astronomy, Univ of Kentucky
  • Jonathan Demidio

    • École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
    • École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne
  • Ribhu Kaul

    • Department of Physics and Astronomy, Univ of Kentucky