Single Crystal Growth and Characterization of Quasi 1-D, Magnon BEC Candidate Pb$_2$V$_3$O$_9$

ORAL

Abstract

Recent success in the floating zone growth of single crystal Pb$_2$V$_3$O$_9$ will be highlighted. Pb$_2$V$_3$O$_9$ has been studied as part of the class of antiferromagnetic 1D spin 1/2 dimer compounds that are believed to be driven through a phase transition to a BEC state with applied magnetic field. Magnetic susceptibility and specific heat measurements will be discussed.

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Authors

  • Benjamin Conner

    NHMFL/FSU

  • Haidong D. Zhou

    NHMFL, Florida State University

  • Chris R. Wiebe

    NHMFL/FSU, Florida State University

  • Luis Balicas

    National High Magnetic Field Lab, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32310, NHMFL-Tallahassee, NHMFL, National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

  • Younjung Jo

    National High Magnetic Field Lab, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32310, NHMFL, National High Magnetic Field Laboratory