Magnetotransport in Layered Dirac Fermion System Coupled with Magnetic Moments

Abstract

We theoretically investigate the magnetotransport of Dirac fermions coupled with localized moments to understand the physical properties of the Dirac material EuMnBi${}_2$. Using an interlayer hopping form, which simplifies the complicated interaction between the layers of Dirac fermions and the layers of magnetic moments in EuMnBi${}_2$, the theory reproduces most of the features observed in this system. The hysteresis observed in EuMnBi${}_2$ can be caused by the valley splitting that is induced by the spin-orbit coupling and the external magnetic field with the molecular field created by localized moments. Our theory suggests that the magnetotransport in EuMnBi${}_2$ is due to the interplay among Dirac fermions, localized moments, and spin-orbit coupling.

5 pages, 4 figures