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.

Authors

  • Tianheng Han

    University of Chicago

  • Craig Bonnoit

    MIT, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  • Robin Chisnell

    MIT

  • Joel Helton

    NCNR NIST, NIST Center for Neutron Research

  • Y. Takano

    University of Florida

  • Young Lee

    MIT, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Massachuesetts Institute of Technology