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| Author |
Saniz, R.; Baldinozzi, G.; Arts, I.; Lamoen, D.; Leinders, G.; Verwerft, M. |
| Title |
Charge order, frustration relief, and spin-orbit coupling in U3O8 |
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A1 Journal Article |
Year  |
2023 |
Publication |
Physical review materials |
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| Volume |
7 |
Issue |
5 |
Pages |
054410 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
Research efforts on the description of the low-temperature magnetic order and electronic properties of U3O8 have been inconclusive so far. Reinterpreting neutron scattering results, we use group representation theory to show that the ground state presents collinear out-of-plane magnetic moments, with antiferromagnetic coupling both in-layer and between layers. Charge order relieves the initial geometric frustration, generating a slightly distorted honeycomb sublattice with Néel-type order. The precise knowledge of the characteristics of this magnetic ground state is then used to explain the fine features of the band gap. In this system, spin-orbit coupling (SOC) is of critical importance, as it strongly affects the electronic structure, narrowing the gap by ∼38%, compared to calculations neglecting SOC. The predicted electronic structure actually explains the salient features of recent optical absorption measurements, further demonstrating the excellent agreement between the calculated ground state properties and experiment. |
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Wos |
001041429800007 |
Publication Date |
2023-05-31 |
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| ISSN |
2475-9953 |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record |
| Impact Factor |
3.4 |
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Open Access |
OpenAccess |
| Notes |
Financial support for this research was partly provided by the Energy Transition Fund of the Belgian FPS Economy (Project SF-CORMOD Spent Fuel CORrosion MODeling).Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek; Vlaams Supercomputer Centrum; Universiteit Antwerpen; Vlaamse regering; |
Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.4; 2023 IF: NA |
| Call Number |
EMAT @ emat @c:irua:197043 |
Serial |
8796 |
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