Decoupled Spin Chains in Ba$_3$CuSb$_2$O$_9$

Details Decoupled Spin Chains in Ba$_3$CuSb$_2$O$_9$ Decoupled Spin Chains in Ba$_3$CuSb$_2$O$_9$

2012-02-25

arxiv.org/abs/1202.5655v1

Physics

Condensed Matter

Strongly Correlated Electrons

4 pages, 3 figures

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Inspired by recent measurements on Ba$_3$CuSb$_2$O$_9$, we explore the interplay of spin and orbital degrees of freedom in a triangular lattice for possible spin liquid-like behaviour. Our effective Hamiltonian describes the magnetic Cu layer by considering superexchange paths along the intermediate O's. A mean field study of ordered states reveals an orbitally ordered ground state that isolates the spin degrees of freedom into spin chains. This scenario naturally explains the linear specific heat as $T\to 0$ and, by including the effects of additional defect Cu's sitting off the triangular planes, we find remarkable agreement with the measured magnetic susceptibility.

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