Classification of Classical Spin Liquids: Topological Quantum Chemistry and Crystalline Symmetry

Abstract

Frustrated magnetic systems can host highly interesting phases known as classical spin liquids (CSLs), which feature {extensive} ground state degeneracy and lack long-range magnetic order. Recently, Yan and Benton et al. proposed a classification scheme of CSLs in the large-$\mathcal{N}$ (soft spin) limit [arXiv.2305.00155], [arXiv:2305.19189]. This scheme classifies CSLs into two categories: the algebraic CSLs and the fragile topological CSLs, each with their own correlation properties, low energy effective description, and finer classification frameworks. In this work, we further develop the classification scheme by considering the role of crystalline symmetry. We present a mathematical framework for computing the band representation of the flat bands in the spectrum of these CSLs, which extends beyond the conventional representation analysis. It allows one to determine whether the algebraic CSLs, which features gapless points on their bottom flat bands, are protected by symmetry or not. It also provides more information on the finer classifications of algebraic and fragile topological CSLs. We demonstrate this framework via concrete examples and showcase its power by constructing a pinch-line algebraic CSL protected by symmetry.

arXiv comment12 pages, 4 pages. Third paper in the series of [arXiv.2305.00155], [arXiv:2305.19189]

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