The thermopower as a signature of quantum criticality in heavy fermions

Details The thermopower as a signature of quantum criticality in heavy fermions The thermopower as a signature of quantum criticality in heavy fermions

2010-02-12

arxiv.org/abs/1002.2612v1

Phys. Rev. B 81, 205108 (2010)

Physics

Condensed Matter

Strongly Correlated Electrons

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We present a series of arguments showing that the Seebeck coefficient can be used as a decisive experiment to characterize the nature of the quantum critical point (QCP) in heavy fermion compounds. Being reactive almost exclusively to the presence of delocalized entropic carriers, the Seebeck coefficient shows a drastic collapse at the Kondo breakdown QCP, as the reconstruction of the Fermi surface takes place. In contrast, around a Spin Density Wave (SDW) QCP, the Seebeck coefficient is broadly symmetric. We discuss the possibility of a change of sign at the QCP, the characteristic variation of $| S / T | $ with temperature and external parameter, as well as the capacity of the Seebeck coefficient to distinguish between localized and itinerant anti-ferromagnetism (AF). Suggestions of experiments are given in the case of four non conventional compounds : YbRh$_2$Si$_2$, Ce(Mn)In$_5$, CeCu$_{6-x}$Au$_x$ and URu$_2$Si$_2$.

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