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Unidirectional spin density wave state in metallic (Sr1-xLa x )2IrO4
Xiang Chen1,2, Julian L Schmehr2, Zahirul Islam3
1Department of Physics, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467, USA.
Electron-doped strontium iridate (Sr2IrO4) exhibits a spin density wave state, mirroring cuprates. This finding links the electronic phases in these materials, suggesting potential for novel superconductivity.
Area of Science:
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Materials Science
Background:
- Strong spin-orbit coupling and electron correlation in materials can lead to novel electronic states.
- Strontium iridate (Sr2IrO4) with its Jeff=1/2 Mott state is analogous to cuprates, potentially hosting superconductivity upon carrier doping.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the electronic phases in electron-doped Sr2IrO4.
- To establish a magnetic parallel between electron-doped Sr2IrO4 and hole-doped cuprates like lanthanum copper oxide (La2CuO4).
Main Methods:
- Magnetic resonant X-ray scattering was employed to probe the magnetic state of electron-doped Sr2IrO4.
Main Results:
- The study revealed an incommensurate magnetic state, specifically a spin density wave, in electron-doped Sr2IrO4.
- This magnetic state is reminiscent of the diagonal spin density wave observed in monolayer cuprates.
Conclusions:
- A magnetic parallel is established between electron-doped Sr2IrO4 and hole-doped La2CuO4.
- The findings support the idea that quenched Mott phases in both material classes host common competing electronic phases.
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