Epitaxial stabilization of (111)-oriented frustrated quantum pyrochlore thin films

Fangdi Wen, Tsung-Chi Wu, Xiaoran Liu +3

Frustrated rare-earth pyrochlore titanates, Yb${}_2$Ti${}_2$O${}_7$, and Tb${}_2$Ti${}_2$O${}_7$ have been proposed as promising candidates to realize quantum spin ice (QSI). Multiple exotic q…