Atomic displacements and lattice distortion in the magnetic-field-induced charge ordered state of SmRu${}_4$P${}_{12}$

Abstract

Structural properties of SmRu${}_4$P${}_{12}$ in the anomalous magnetic ordered phase between $T^{\ast }\sim 14$ K and $T_{\text{N}}=16.5$ K in magnetic fields has been studied by x-ray diffraction. Atomic displacements of Ru and P, reflecting the field-induced charge order of the $p$ electrons, have been deduced by analyzing the intensities of the forbidden Bragg peaks, assuming a cubic space group $Pm\bar{3}$. Also, by utilizing high-resolution x-ray diffraction experiment, we observed a splitting of fundamental Bragg peaks, clarifying that the unit cell in the magnetic ordered phase is rhombohedral elongated along the $[111]$ axis. Responses of the rhombohedral domains to the magnetic field, which reflects the direction of the magnetic moment, is studied in detail.

arXiv comment11 pages, 11 figures, accepted for publication in PRB

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