Transient gap generation in BaFe${}_2$As${}_2$ driven by coherent lattice vibrations

Abstract

The electronic structure and the magnetic properties of iron-based superconductors are highly sensitive to the pnictogen height. Coherent excitation of the $A_{1g}$ phonon by femtosecond laser directly modulates the pnictogen height, which has been used to control the physical properties of iron-based superconductors. Previous studies show that the driven $A_{1g}$ phonon resulted in a transient increase of the pnictogen height in BaFe${}_2$As${}_2$, favoring an enhanced Fe magnetic moment. Here, we use time-resolved broadband terahertz spectroscopy to investigate the dynamics of BaFe${}_2$As${}_2$ in the $A_{1g}$ phonon driven state. Below the spin-density wave (SDW) transition temperature, we observe a transient gap generation at early time delays. A similar transient feature is observed in the normal state up to room temperature.

6 pages, 4 figures

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