Non-linear magnons and exchange Hamiltonians of delafossite proximate quantum spin liquids

Abstract

Quantum spin liquids (QSL) are theoretical states of matter with long-range entanglement and exotic quasiparticles. However, they generally elude quantitative theory, rendering their underlying phases mysterious and hampering efforts to identify experimental QSL states. Here we study triangular lattice resonating valence bond QSL candidate materials KYbSe${}_2$ and NaYbSe${}_2$. We measure the magnon modes in their 1/3 plateau phase, where quantitative theory is tractable, using inelastic neutron scattering and fit them using nonlinear spin wave theory. We also fit the KYbSe${}_2$ heat capacity using high temperature series expansion. Both KYbSe${}_2$ fits yield the same magnetic Hamiltonian to within uncertainty, confirming previous estimates and showing the Heisenberg $J_2/J_1$ to be an accurate model for these materials. Most importantly, comparing KYbSe${}_2$ and NaYbSe${}_2$ shows that smaller $A$-site Na${}^{+}$ ion has a larger $J_2/J_1$ ratio. However, hydrostatic pressure applied to KYbSe${}_2$ increases the ordering temperature (a result consistent with density functional theory calculations), indicating that pressure decreases $J_2/J_1$. These results show how periodic table and hydrostatic pressure can tune the $A$YbSe${}_2$ materials in a controlled way.

arXiv comment7 pages, 7 figures; 4 pages and 7 additional figures of supplemental information

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