ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal

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Study on quantum vibrational excitations in spin 1/2 dimers in K2Co2(SeO3)3

Abstract: Recently, triangular lattices of 3d7 Co2+ spin 1/2 dimers were reported in K2Co2(SeO3)3. In our recent LET experiment, we discovered the coexistence of quasi-long-range magnetic ordering and a highly unusual equidistant set of excited states. We hypothesize that these excitations arise from a magneto-elastic interaction that gives rise to composite quasi-particles with both a spin and a vibrational character. We request rapid access beam time to be able to provide what we believe will be compelling evidence for a qualitative breakdown of the Born Oppenheimer approximation. The anticipated high-impact publication will provide important insights for progress on a range of stubborn problems in quantum magnetism.

Experimenter: Mr Chris Lygouras
Local Contact: Dr Helen Walker
Experimenter: Mr Tong Chen

DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2300014

ISIS Experiment Number: RB2300014

Part DOI Instrument Public release date Download Link
10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2300014-1 LET 27 March 2026 Download

Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

Data format: RAW/Nexus
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Data Citation

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Mr Chris Lygouras et al; (2023): Study on quantum vibrational excitations in spin 1/2 dimers in K2Co2(SeO3)3, STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, https://doi.org/10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2300014

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