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Quasiparticles, like Dirac spinons, emerge from collective behavior in materials and exhibit unique characteristics, such as a linear energy-momentum relationship, but had not been observed in quantum magnets until now. Researchers at HKU found evidence of these spinons in YCu3-Br, a material with a kagome lattice, by using advanced techniques to overcome significant experimental challenges. Credit: SciTechDaily.
‘“To find Dirac spinons in quantum magnets has been the dream of generations of condensed matter physicists; now that we have seen the evidence of them, one can start to think about the countless potential applications of such highly entangled quantum material. Who knows, maybe one-day people will build quantum computers with it, just as people have been doing in the past half-century with silicon,’” said Professor Meng,a.
Using advanced techniques like inelastic neutron scattering, the team probed the material’s spin excitations and observed intriguing conical spin continuum patterns, reminiscent of the characteristic Dirac cone. While directly detecting single spinon proved challenging due to experimental limitations, the team compared their findings with theoretical predictions, revealing distinct spectral features indicative of the presence of spinons in the material.
Finding spectral evidence of Dirac spinon excitations has always been a challenge. This discovery provides compelling evidence for the existence of a Dirac quantum spin liquid state, which can be akin to a clear cry cutting through the fog of spectral investigation on the quantum spin liquid state. The findings not only advance our fundamental understanding of condensed matter physics but also open doors for further exploration into the properties and applications of YCu3-Br.
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