ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal

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Detection of novel quantum states in honeycomb YbBr3

Abstract: Quantum magnetism, a central aspect of condensed matter physics, is gaining importance in low-dimensional materials, especially two-dimensional systems with strong quantum fluctuations. In this study, we explore novel quantum states in YbBr3, a two-dimensional frustrated honeycomb compound. Previous research suggests a quantum spin liquid ground state with plaquette fluctuations in YbBr3, warranting further investigation of its complex magnetic interactions. Using inelastic neutron scattering, we plan to examine YbBr3 single crystals at 0.6 K under magnetic fields of 0 T, 3 T, and 7 T. These measurements enable analysis of magnon dispersion and the effect of magnetic fields on a potential plaquette valence bond state or other quantum states. Our study will enrich the understanding of quantum phase transitions and magnetism in low-dimensional materials.

Principal Investigator: Dr Biaoyan Hu
Experimenter: Dr Liusuo Wu
Local Contact: Dr Franz Demmel

DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2510565

ISIS Experiment Number: RB2510565

Part DOI Instrument Public release date Download Link
10.5286/ISIS.E.RB2510565-1 OSIRIS 26 November 2028 Download

Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

Data format: RAW/Nexus
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