Quasiparticle multiplets and 5f electronic correlation in prototypical plutonium borides

Abstract

To elucidate the localized-itinerant dual nature and orbital dependent correlations of Pu-5f valence electrons in plutonium borides (PuBx, x=1, 2, 6, 12), the electronic structures are throughout investigated by using the combination of density functional theory and single-site dynamical mean-field method. We not only reproduce the correlated topological insulator of PuB6, but also predict the metallicity in PuBx (x=1, 2, 12). It is found that the momentum-resolved spectral functions, density of states, hybridization functions all indicate partially itinerant 5f states in PuBx (x=1, 2, 6, 12). Especially, quasiparticle multiplets induced noteworthy valence state fluctuations implying the mixed-valence behavior of plutonium borides. Moreover, the itinerant degree of freedom for 5f electrons in PuBx (x=1, 2, 12) is tuned by hybridization strength between 5f states and conduction bands, which is affected by atomic distance between Pu and B atoms. Lastly, 5f electronic correlations encoded in the electron self-energy functions demonstrate moderate 5f electronic correlations in PuB6 and orbital selective 5f electronic correlations in PuBx (x=1, 2, 12). Consequently, the understanding of electronic structure and related crystal structure stability shall shed light on exploring novel 5f electrons states and ongoing experiment research.

arXiv comment16 pages, 5 figure

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