Neutrons identify key ingredients of the quantum spin liquid recipe

Neutrons identify key ingredients of the quantum spin liquid recipe Oak Ridge TN (SPX) Dec 12, 2016 - Neutron scattering studies of a rare earth metal oxide have identified fundamental pieces to the quantum spin liquid puzzle, revealing a better understanding of how and why the magnetic moments within these materials exhibit exotic behaviors such as failing to freeze into an ordered arrangement even near absolute zero temperatures. In a paper published in Nature Physics, a team of research ... more

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