Quantum Spin Supersolid as a precursory Dirac Spin Liquid in a Triangular Lattice Cobaltate

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Abstract

Based on the idea that the Dirac spin liquid is the parent state for numerous competing orders, we propose the triangular lattice antiferromagnet Na2BaCo(PO4)2, which exhibits a quantum spin supersolid, to be a precursory Dirac spin liquid. Despite the presence of a three-sublattice magnetic order resembling a spin ``supersolid'', we suggest that this system is close to a Dirac spin liquid by exploring its spectroscopic response. The physical consequence is examined from the spectroscopic response, and we establish the continuous spectra near the M point in addition to the K point excitation from the spinon continuum on top of the three-sublattice order. This proposal offers a plausible understanding of the recent inelastic neutron scattering measurement in Na2BaCo(PO4)2 and could inspire further research in relevant models and materials.

* This work is supported by NSFC with Grant No. 92065203, MOST of China with Grants No. 2021YFA1400300, and by the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong with Collaborative Research Fund C7012- 21GF.

Publication: arXiv:2304.11716

Presenters

  • Gang Chen

    The University of Hong Kong

Authors

  • Bowen Ma

    University of Hong Kong

  • Haichen Jia

    University of Hong Kong

  • Gang Chen

    The University of Hong Kong