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Noncollinear phases in moiré magnets.

Authors :
Hejazi, Kasra
Zhu-Xi Luo
Balents, Leon
Source :
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 5/19/2020, Vol. 117 Issue 20, p1-6. 6p.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

We introduce a general framework to study moiré structures of two-dimensional Van der Waals magnets using continuum field theory. The formalism eliminates quasi periodicity and allows a full understanding of magnetic structures and their excitations. In particular, we analyze in detail twisted bi layers of N ́eelantiferromagnets on the honeycomb lattice. A rich phase diagram with noncollinear twisted phases is obtained, and spin waves are further calculated. Direct extensions to zigzag anti-ferromagnets and ferromagnets are also presented. We anticipate the results and formalism demonstrated to lead to abroad range of applications to both fundamental research and experiments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00278424
Volume :
117
Issue :
20
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
143351023
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2000347117