Time-Domain THz studies of antiferromagnetic Bi<sub>2</sub>CuO<sub>4</sub>

ORAL

Abstract

The antiferromagnetic insulator Bi2CuO4 has been of research interest due to its unusual crystal structure of staggered CuO_4 plaquettes. While the first synthesis of this compound was reported in 1976, the exact spin structure of the magnetic order that develops below 43.5 K remains a mystery. In addition, recent studies of this compound report the presence of a magneto-electric effect in this material. We present the results of time-domain THz studies of single crystals of Bi2CuO4 grown via the traveling solvent technique in a laser floating zone furnace .

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Presenters

  • Rishi Bhandia

    • Johns Hopkins University

Authors

  • Rishi Bhandia

    • Johns Hopkins University

  • Tanya Berry

    • Johns Hopkins University
    • The Johns Hopkins University

  • W. Adam Phelan

    • Los Alamos National Laboratory
    • Johns Hopkins University

  • Tyrel McQueen

    • Johns Hopkins University
    • The Johns Hopkins University
    • Institute for Quantum Matter and Department of Physics and Astronomy, Johns Hopkins University

  • Peter Armitage

    • Johns Hopkins University
    • Department of Physics and Astronomy, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore 21218
    • Department of Physics and Astronomy, Johns Hopkins University