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Neutron scattering study of URu2−xRexSi2(x=0.10): Driving order towards quantum criticality

Authors :
W. J. L. Buyers
Z. Yamani
Graeme Luke
Nicholas P. Butch
Travis Williams
M. B. Maple
Source :
Physical Review B. 86
Publication Year :
2012
Publisher :
American Physical Society (APS), 2012.

Abstract

We report inelastic neutron scattering measurements in the hidden order state of URu${}_{2\ensuremath{-}x}$Re${}_{x}$Si${}_{2}$ with $x=0.10$. We observe that towards the ferromagnetic quantum critical point induced by the negative chemical pressure of Re doping, the gapped incommensurate fluctuations are robust and comparable in intensity to the parent material. As the Re doping moves the system toward the quantum critical point, the commensurate spin fluctuations related to hidden order weaken, display a shortened lifetime, and slow down. Halfway to the quantum critical point, the hidden order phase survives, albeit weakened, in contrast to its destruction by hydrostatic pressure and by positive chemical pressure from Rh doping.

Details

ISSN :
1550235X and 10980121
Volume :
86
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Physical Review B
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........ffcb6a815ef79086a7c34b4188328af7
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevb.86.235104