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Dynamic magnetic crossover at the origin of the hidden-order in van der Waals antiferromagnet CrSBr

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  • Sara A. López-Paz

    (University of Geneva
    University of Zurich)

  • Zurab Guguchia

    (Laboratory for Muon Spin Spectroscopy, Paul Scherrer Institut)

  • Vladimir Y. Pomjakushin

    (Laboratory for Neutron Scattering and Imaging, Paul Scherrer Institut)

  • Catherine Witteveen

    (University of Geneva
    University of Zurich)

  • Antonio Cervellino

    (Laboratory for Synchrotron Radiation - Condensed Matter, Paul Scherrer Institut)

  • Hubertus Luetkens

    (Laboratory for Muon Spin Spectroscopy, Paul Scherrer Institut)

  • Nicola Casati

    (Laboratory for Synchrotron Radiation - Condensed Matter, Paul Scherrer Institut)

  • Alberto F. Morpurgo

    (University of Geneva
    University of Geneva)

  • Fabian O. von Rohr

    (University of Geneva)

Abstract

The van-der-Waals material CrSBr stands out as a promising two-dimensional magnet. Here, we report on its detailed magnetic and structural characteristics. We evidence that it undergoes a transition to an A-type antiferromagnetic state below TN ≈ 140 K with a pronounced two-dimensional character, preceded by ferromagnetic correlations within the monolayers. Furthermore, we unravel the low-temperature hidden-order within the long-range magnetically-ordered state. We find that it is associated to a slowing down of the magnetic fluctuations, accompanied by a continuous reorientation of the internal field. These take place upon cooling below Ts ≈ 100 K, until a spin freezing process occurs at T* ≈ 40 K. We argue this complex behavior to reflect a crossover driven by the in-plane uniaxial anisotropy, which is ultimately caused by its mixed-anion character. Our findings reinforce CrSBr as an important candidate for devices in the emergent field of two-dimensional magnetic materials.

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  • Sara A. López-Paz & Zurab Guguchia & Vladimir Y. Pomjakushin & Catherine Witteveen & Antonio Cervellino & Hubertus Luetkens & Nicola Casati & Alberto F. Morpurgo & Fabian O. von Rohr, 2022. "Dynamic magnetic crossover at the origin of the hidden-order in van der Waals antiferromagnet CrSBr," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 13(1), pages 1-10, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:13:y:2022:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-022-32290-4
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-32290-4
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