Lattice distortion in the spin-orbital entangled state in RVO3 perovskites

J. -Q. Yan, W. Tian, H. B. Cao +10

We report a thorough study of Y${}_{0.7}$La${}_{0.3}$VO${}_3$ single crystals by measuring magnetic properties, specific heat, thermal conductivity, x-ray and neutron diffraction with th…