Peculiar magnetic and magneto-transport properties in a non-centrosymmetric self-intercalated van der Waals ferromagnet Cr5Te8

Abstract

Trigonal Cr${}_5$Te${}_8$, a self-intercalated van der Waals ferromagnet with an out-of-plane magnetic anisotropy, has long been known to crystallize in a centrosymmetric structure. However, optical second harmonic generation experiments, together with comprehensive structural analysis, indicate that this compound rather adopts a non-centrosymmetric structure. Lorentz transmission electron microscopy reveals the presence of Néel-type skyrmions, consistent with its non-centrosymmetric structure. A large anomalous Hall conductivity of 102 ohm${}^{-1}$cm${}^{-1}$ at low temperature stems from intrinsic origin, which is larger than any previously reported values in the bulk Cr-Te system. Notably, spontaneous topological Hall resistivity arising from the skyrmionic phase has been observed. Our findings not only elucidate the unique magnetic and magneto-transport properties of non-centrosymmetric trigonal Cr${}_5$Te${}_8$, but also open new avenues for investigating the effects of broken inversion symmetry on material properties and their potential applications.

21 pages, 8 Main Figures, Supplementary Information

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