Thermodynamic analysis of a kagome spin liquid candidate
ORAL
Abstract
Herbertsmithite ZnCu$_{3}$(OH)$_{6}$Cl$_{2}$--one of the most promising quantum spin liquid candidates--presents a promising system for studies of frustrated magnetism on an S$=$1/2 kagom\'{e} lattice. Following our recent success in crystal growth, specific heat has been measured at dilution fridge temperatures up to 18 T on a single crystal sample which gives further information on the low temperature phase. Additional analysis of the thermodynamic measurements on single crystal samples lends further hints on the intrinsic spin liquid physics.
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Authors
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Tianheng Han
University of Chicago
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Craig Bonnoit
MIT, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Robin Chisnell
MIT
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Joel Helton
NCNR NIST, NIST Center for Neutron Research
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Y. Takano
University of Florida
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Young Lee
MIT, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Massachuesetts Institute of Technology