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Distinct Electronic Structure for the Extreme Magnetoresistance in YSb.
Junfeng He1,2, Chaofan Zhang1,2, Nirmal J Ghimire3
1Stanford Institute for Materials and Energy Sciences, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, 2575 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, California 94025, USA.
Extreme magnetoresistance (XMR) in YSb arises from moderate carrier compensation and differing electron/hole mobility, not topological protection. This finding offers a new perspective on XMR mechanisms in semimetals.
Area of Science:
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Materials Science
- Solid-State Physics
Background:
- Extreme magnetoresistance (XMR) is observed in nonmagnetic semimetals.
- Existing theories attribute XMR to topological protection or electron-hole compensation.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate the mechanism of XMR in the YSb material.
- Determine if topological protection or electron-hole compensation drives XMR in YSb.
- Explore alternative explanations for XMR in materials lacking these features.
Main Methods:
- Electronic structure investigation using spectroscopy.
- Analysis of carrier compensation and mobility in YSb.
Main Results:
- Spectroscopic evidence shows YSb lacks topological protection.
- YSb does not exhibit perfect electron-hole compensation.
- A significant difference in electron and hole mobility was observed.
- Moderate carrier compensation was found to be present.
Conclusions:
- XMR in YSb is a special case, not driven by topological protection or perfect electron-hole compensation.
- The observed XMR is likely due to the combined effects of differing electron and hole mobility and moderate carrier compensation.
- This study provides new insights into the origins of extreme magnetoresistance in semimetallic materials.
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