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Observation of crystal electric field (CEF) excitation of a rare-earth-based FCC compound Ba2YbNbO6

Abstract: The quantum spin liquid (QSL) is an exotic state of matter. The Kitaev model is exactly solvable and has QSL as a ground state. However, there are very few rare-earth-based compounds that host Kitaev exchange interaction. We have successfully synthesized an FCC compound Ba2YbNbO6, which was proposed to be a Kitaev-type material. Detailed magnetic characterization indicates no long-range magnetic ordering down to 350 mK. Thus, to elucidate the mechanism of the magnetic ground state in this material, information about CEF splitting of the Yb3+ Kramer's ion is necessary, and hence, INS experiments are mandatory.

Principal Investigator: Professor Mayukh Majumder
Experimenter: Mr SK MOCABBER HOSSAIN
Experimenter: Dr Anup Kumar Bera
Local Contact: Dr Travis Williams

DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2420458

ISIS Experiment Number: RB2420458

Part DOI Instrument Public release date Download Link
10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2420458-1 MAPS 16 December 2027 Download

Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

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