Molecular Orbital Electronic Instability in the van der Waals Kagome Semiconductor Nb${}_3$Cl${}_8$: Exploring Future Directions

Abstract

Nb${}_3$Cl${}_8$, a cluster Mott insulator with a distinctive magnetic molecular orbital structure organized into a breathing kagome lattice, showcases critical phase transitions under specialized conditions. By transitioning from paramagnetic to nonmagnetic states below 90 K, we clarified this behavior through combined nuclear magnetic resonance and low-temperature X-ray diffraction studies, pointing to charge disproportionation as the driving force. Subsequent investigations via angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy and first-principles calculations have disclosed topologically flat bands, confirming advanced electronic characteristics in Nb${}_3$Cl${}_8$. These discoveries not only deepen our comprehension of Mott insulators but also broaden our grasp of the dynamic interrelations among topology, electron interactions, and quantum phenomena in two-dimensional systems. The research on Nb${}_3$Cl${}_8$ thus lays foundational knowledge for advancing the exploration of quantum states in complex material systems, marking it as a critical model in the ongoing evolution of condensed matter physics.

arXiv comment16pages, 12figures

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