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Phonon frequency comb close to an isolated Einstein mode in [Formula: see text]
Tea Belojica1, Jovan Blagojević1, Sanja Djurdjić Mijin1,2
1Center for Solid State Physics and New Materials, Institute of Physics Belgrade, University of Belgrade, Pregrevica 118, Belgrade, 11080, Serbia.
Scientific Reports
|March 18, 2026
Summary
Quantum solids exhibit phonon frequency combs, a rare phenomenon. The layered Van der Waals compound [Formula: see text] shows strong anharmonicity and self-organized phonon states, revealing new vibrational phenomena in low-dimensional materials.
Area of Science:
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Quantum Materials Science
- Spectroscopy
Background:
- Phonon frequency combs are rare phenomena in quantum solids.
- Distinctive phonon band structures facilitate collective lattice excitations.
- Layered Van der Waals materials are promising for hosting such states.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate the emergence of phonon frequency combs in the layered Van der Waals compound [Formula: see text].
- Explore the role of anharmonicity and phonon-phonon coupling in forming structured vibrational states.
- Identify new platforms for emergent vibrational phenomena in low-dimensional materials.
Main Methods:
- Polarization-resolved Raman spectroscopy was employed to study vibrational properties.
- Analysis focused on symmetry-predicted phonon modes and their anharmonicity.
- Temperature-dependent measurements were conducted to observe anomalous behavior.
Main Results:
- Pronounced anharmonicity was observed in symmetry-predicted phonon modes.
- A self-organized frequency domain structure, akin to a coherent state, was identified.
- Anomalous temperature dependence around 200 K indicated strong phonon-phonon coupling.
- Higher-order excitations appeared within the phonon density of states gap.
Conclusions:
- The compound [Formula: see text] serves as an unconventional platform for studying emergent vibrational phenomena.
- Intrinsic phonon spectral correlations and strong anharmonic effects coexist in this material.
- Findings open new avenues for exploring quantum phenomena in low-dimensional systems.
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