Crystals for neutron scattering studies of quantum magnetism

Abstract

We review a strategy for targeted synthesis of large single crystal samples of prototype quantum magnets for inelastic neutron scattering experiments. Four case studies of organic copper halogenide S=1/2 systems are presented. They are meant to illustrate that exciting experimental results pertaining to forefront many-body quantum physics can be obtained on samples grown using very simple techniques, standard laboratory equipment, and almost no experience in in advanced crystal growth techniques.

16 pages, 10 figures

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• Magnetic resonance of collective paramagnets with gapped excitations spectrum
• Formation of the S=1 paramagnetic centers in the bond-diluted spin-gap magnet