Field induced quantum spin liquid with spinon Fermi surfaces in the Kitaev model

Abstract

Recent experimental evidence for a field-induced quantum spin liquid (QSL) in $\alpha$-RuCl${}_3$ calls for an understanding for the ground state of honeycomb Kitaev model under a magnetic field. In this work we address the nature of an enigmatic gapless paramagnetic phase in the antiferromagnetic Kitave model, under an intermediate magnetic field perpendicular to the plane. Combining theoretical and numerical efforts, we identify this gapless phase as a $U(1)$ QSL with spinon Fermi surfaces. We also reveal the nature of continuous quantum phase transitions involving this $U(1)$ QSL, and obtain a phase diagram of the Kitaev model as a function of bond anisotropy and perpendicular magnetic field.

arXiv comment6+15 pages, 7 figures, 1 table, references updated

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