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Evidence for a subtle structural symmetry breaking in EuB(6).

H Martinho¹, C Rettori, G M Dalpian

¹Centro de Ciências Naturais e Humanas, Universidade Federal do ABC, Rua Santa Adélia 166, 09210-170, Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil.

Journal of Physics. Condensed Matter : an Institute of Physics Journal

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This study reveals a subtle tetragonal symmetry break in the crystalline structure of Europium hexaboride (EuB6). This finding, supported by Raman scattering and calculations, explains the material

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Area of Science:

Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Science
Spectroscopy

Background:

Europium hexaboride (EuB6) is a fascinating material with complex electronic and magnetic properties.
Understanding the underlying crystalline structure is crucial for explaining its observed phenomena, including ferromagnetism.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the crystalline structure of EuB6 using Raman scattering and first-principles calculations.
To elucidate the origins of ferromagnetism in EuB6 by examining potential symmetry breaks.

Main Methods:

Systematic Raman scattering spectroscopy was employed to probe vibrational modes.
First-principles calculations, including spin-polarized simulations, were performed to model structural and magnetic properties.

Main Results:

Evidence for an incipient tetragonal symmetry break (∼1 × 10⁻⁴ Å) in the EuB6 crystalline structure was identified.
Forbidden Raman modes at approximately 1170 cm⁻¹, 1400 cm⁻¹, and 1500 cm⁻¹ were observed.
The tetragonal symmetry of specific Raman modes and simulation results strongly support the proposed symmetry break.

Conclusions:

The study confirms a subtle tetragonal symmetry break in EuB6.
This symmetry break provides a comprehensive explanation for the previously reported ferromagnetism in Eu hexaborides.