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Complex orders and chirality in the classical Kitaev- Γ model

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study explores the complex interplay of interactions in the classical Kitaev-\ensuremath{\Gamma} model, revealing a rich phase diagram characterized by a diverse range of magnetic ground states. It uncovers incommensurate spiral orders and chiral phases arising from the competition between Kitaev and \ensuremath{\Gamma} interactions, emphasizing the significant role of magnetic anisotropy. These findings provide valuable insights into the formation of unconventional magnetic order in systems with bond-anisotropic interactions, contributing to the understanding of experimental findings in 4$d$ and 5$d$ transition metal compounds with strong spin-orbit coupling.

Source: Physical review. B./Physical review. B

DOI: 10.1103/physrevb.110.214406

Authors: P. Peter Stavropoulos, Yang Yang, Ioannis Rousochatzakis, Natalia B. Perkins

Institutions: University of Minnesota, Loughborough University, Technical University of Munich

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Condensed Matter Physics

Subfield: Condensed Matter Physics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green