Critical phenomenon and phase diagram of Mn-intercalated layered MnNb3S6

Yuhui Dai1,2, Wei Liu1,2, Yamei Wang1,2

  • 1Anhui Key Laboratory of Condensed Matter Physics at Extreme Conditions, High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei 230031, People's Republic of China.

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