ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal
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Crystal electric field splitting in the quantum spin liquid candidate NaYbS2.
Abstract: NaYbS2 is yet unexplored material which crystallizes in the delafossite structure with general formula ABX2. The magnetic ions Yb3+ form perfect triangular layers separated by nonmagnetic layers of Na ions. Preliminary thermodynamic characterization shows presence of spin fluctuations according to the Curie-Weiss law with T_CW = -10 K, however no sign of ordering or freezing has been detected down to 0.5 K. By analogy with another Yb-contained material, YbMgGaO4, we believe that NaYbS2 can be considered as a quantum spin liquid candidate.Here we propose to measure polycrystalline sample using thermal neutrons to identify crystal electric field splitting.
Principal Investigator: Professor Dmytro Inosov
Local Contact: Dr Helen Walker
Experimenter: Mr Yevhen Onykiienko
DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB1810530
ISIS Experiment Number: RB1810530
| Part DOI | Instrument | Public release date | Download Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.5286/ISIS.E.90575806 | MERLIN | 15 February 2021 | Download |
Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source
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