Trends in pressure-induced layer-selective half-collapsed tetragonal phases in the iron-based superconductor family $AeA$Fe${}_4$As${}_4$

Abstract

By performing pressure simulations within density functional theory for the family of iron-based superconductors $AeA$Fe${}_4$As${}_4$ with $Ae$ = Ca, Sr, Ba and $A$ = K, Rb, Cs we predict in these systems the appearance of two consecutive half-collapsed tetragonal transitions at pressures $P_{c_1}$ and $P_{c_2}$, which have a different character in terms of their effect on the electronic structure. We find that, similarly to previous studies for CaKFe${}_4$As${}_4$, spin-vortex magnetic fluctuations on the Fe sublattice play a key role for an accurate structure prediction in these materials at zero pressure. We identify clear trends of critical pressures and discuss the relevance of the collapsed phases in connection to magnetism and superconductivity. Finally, the intriguing cases of EuRbFe${}_4$As${}_4$ and EuCsFe${}_4$As${}_4$, where Eu magnetism coexists with superconductivity, are discussed as well in the context of half-collapsed phases.

11 pages, 13 figures

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