Fermi surface reconstruction due to the orthorhombic distortion in Dirac semimetal YbMnSb${}_2$

Abstract

Dirac semi-metal with magnetic atoms as constituents delivers an interesting platform to investigate the interplay of Fermi surface (FS) topology, electron correlation, and magnetism. One such family of semi-metal is YbMn$P{n}_2$ ($Pn$ = Sb, Bi), which is being actively studied due to the intertwined spin and charge degrees of freedom. In this Letter, we investigate the relationship between the magnetic/crystal structures and FS topology of YbMnSb${}_2$ using single crystal x-ray diffraction, neutron scattering, magnetic susceptibility, magnetotransport measurement and complimentary DFT calculation. Contrary to previous reports, the x-ray and neutron diffraction reveal that YbMnSb${}_2$ crystallizes in an orthorhombic $Pnma$ structure with notable anti-phase displacement of the magnetic Mn ions that increases in magnitude upon cooling. First principles DFT calculation reveals a reduced Brillouin zone and more anisotropic FS of YbMnSb${}_2$ compared to YbMnBi${}_2$ as a result of the orthorhombicity. Moreover, the hole type carrier density drops by two orders of magnitude as YbMnSb${}_2$ orders antiferromagnetically indicating band folding in magnetic ordered state. In addition, the Landau level fan diagram yields a non-trivial nature of the SdH quantum oscillation frequency arising from the Dirac-like Fermi pocket. These results imply that YbMnSb${}_2$ is an ideal platform to explore the interplay of subtle lattice distortion, magnetic order, and topological transport arising from relativistic quasiparticles.

11 pages, contains 4 figures and 7 Supplemental Figures