Coexistence of dimerization and long-range magnetic order in the quantum antiferromagnetic compound LiCu2O2: inelastic light scattering study

Abstract

Raman scattering studies of the frustrated spin chain system LiCu${}_2$O${}_2$ are reported. Two transitions into a magnetically ordered phase (taken place at temperatures $\sim$ 9 K and $\sim$ 24 K) have been confirmed from the analysis of optical properties of the samples. Interestingly, two different magnetic excitations, seen at 100 and 110 cm${}^{-1}$ in the magnetically ordered phase superimpose each other independently, indicating a coherent coexistence of long-range magnetic order and dimerization. The observed phenomenon is attributed to magnetostructural peculiarities of LiCu${}_2$O${}_2$ leading to the intrinsic presence of nonmagnetic impurities on a nanometer scale. Furthermore, magnetic impurities play a significant role in driving the transition from an incommensurate state to a Néel ordered one at 9 K.

arXiv comment5 pages, 4 figures. submitted to PRB; Manuscript is improved

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