Spin-stripe phase in a frustrated zigzag spin-1/2 chain

Motifs of periodic modulations are encountered in a variety of natural systems, where at least two rival states are present. In strongly correlated electron systems such behaviour has typically been associated with competition between short- and long-range interactions, e.g., between exchange and dipole-dipole interactions in the case of ferromagnetic thin films. Here we show that spin-stripe textures may develop also in antiferromagnets, where long-range dipole-dipole magnetic interactions are absent. A comprehensive analysis of magnetic susceptibility, high-field magnetization, specific heat, and neutron diffraction measurements unveils $\beta$-TeVO$_4$ as a nearly perfect realization of a frustrated (zigzag) ferromagnetic spin-1/2 chain. Strikingly, a narrow spin stripe phase develops at elevated magnetic fields due to weak frustrated short-range interchain exchange interactions possibly assisted by the symmetry allowed electric polarization. This concept provides an alternative route for the stripe formation in strongly correlated electron systems and may help understanding other widespread, yet still elusive, stripe-related phenomena.Comment: accapted in Nature Communication

Depth Profiling of Multilayer Mo/Si Nanostructures

A round-robin characterization is reported on the sputter depth profiling of [60(3.0 nm Mo/ 0.3 nm B4C/ 3.7 nm Si)] and [60 (3.5 nm Mo/ 3.5 nm Si)] stacks deposited on Si (111). Two different commercial secondary ion mass spectrometers with time-of-flight and magnetic-sector analyzers and a pulsed radio frequency glow discharge optical emission spectrometer were used. The pros and cons of each instrumental approach are discussed. When you are citing the document, use the following link http://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/3526

A TRAF3-NIK module differentially regulates DNA vs RNA pathways in innate immune signaling.

Detection of viral genomes by the innate immune system elicits an antiviral gene program mediated by type I interferons (IFNs). While viral RNA and DNA species induce IFN via separate pathways, the mechanisms by which these pathways are differentially modulated are unknown. Here we show that the positive regulator of IFN in the RNA pathway, TRAF3, has an inhibitory function in the DNA pathway. Loss of TRAF3 coincides with increased expression of the alternative NF-κB-inducing molecule, NIK, which interacts with the DNA pathway adaptor, STING, to enhance IFN induction. Cells lacking NIK display defective IFN activation in the DNA pathway due to impaired STING signaling, and NIK-deficient mice are more susceptible to DNA virus infection. Mechanistically, NIK operates independently from alternative NF-κB signaling components and instead requires autophosphorylation and oligomerization to activate STING. Thus a previously undescribed pathway for NIK exists in activating IFN in the DNA pathway

Anisotropic interactions opposing magnetocrystalline anisotropy in Sr3_3NiIrO6_6

We report our investigation of the electronic and magnetic excitations of Sr$_3$NiIrO$_6$ by resonant inelastic x-ray scattering at the Ir L$_3$ edge. The intra-$t_{2g}$ electronic transitions are analyzed using an atomic model, including spin-orbit coupling and trigonal distortion of the IrO$_6$ octahedron, confronted to {\it ab initio} quantum chemistry calculations. The Ir spin-orbital entanglement is quantified and its implication on the magnetic properties, in particular in inducing highly anisotropic magnetic interactions, is highlighted. These are included in the spin-wave model proposed to account for the dispersionless magnetic excitation that we observe at 90 meV. By counterbalancing the strong Ni$^{2+}$ easy-plane anisotropy that manifests itself at high temperature, the anisotropy of the interactions finally leads to the remarkable easy-axis magnetism reported in this material at low temperature

Mesure des processus de double désintégration bêta du 100Mo vers l'état excité 0+1 du 100Ru dans l'expérience Nemo3 - Programme de R&D SuperNEMO : mise au point d'un détecteur BiPo pour la mesure de très faibles contaminations de feuilles sources

The Nemo3 detector was designed for the study of double beta decay and in particular the search for neutrinoless double beta decay ( bb0v). The quantity of 100Mo in the detector (7 kg) allows also a competitive measurement of the two-neutrino double beta decay ( bb2v) of 100Mo to the excited 0+1 state of 100Ru (eeNy channel). Monte-Carlo simulations of the effect and of all the possible sources of background have been studied in order to determine their contributions to the full Nemo3 experimental data (2003-2011). These one have then been analysed : the bb2v decay half-life has been measured, and a limit on the bb0v decay has been obtained. Moreover, the SuperNEMO experiment aims to reach a sensitivity up to 1026 years on the half-life of neutrinoless double beta decay. The SuperNEMO detector radioactivity has to be as low as possible. Especially radiopurity levels of 2 µBq.kg-1 in 208Tl and 10 µBq.kg-1 in 214Bi are required for the source foils. The gamma-spectrometry can not measure such low contamination levels. Hence, a BiPo dedicated detector has been developped to measure 208Tl and 214Bi contaminations, identi ng the Bi->Po->Pb b-alpha chains. A proof of principle has been performed and the detector background has been measured. Assuming these values, a full BiPo detector of 3:6m2 can achieve the required sensitivities for the SuperNEMO source foils within six months of measurement.Le détecteur Nemo3 a été conçu pour étudier la double désintégration bêta, et notamment, le processus sans émission de neutrino ( bb0v). Toutefois, la quantité de 100Mo présente dans le détecteur (7 kg) permet aussi une mesure compétitive de la double désintégration bêta avec émission de deux neutrinos ( bb2v) du 100Mo vers l'état excité 0+1 du 100Ru (canal eeNy). Ledit processus et les sources de bruit de fond attendues ont d'abord fait l'objet 'études par simulations Monte-Carlo, a n d'estimer ensuite leurs contributions respectives à l'ensemble des données expérimentales de Nemo3 (2003-2011). Celles-ci ont été analysées : la demi-vie du processus bb2v a pu être mesurée et une limite inférieure sur la demi-vie du processus bb0v établie. Par ailleurs, l'expérience SuperNEMO, successeur de Nemo3, vise à atteindre une sensibilité de 1026 années sur la demi-vie du processus bb0v. Aussi, la radiopureté des feuilles sources de SuperNEMO est soumise à des contraintes que ne permettent pas de mesurer les méthodes usuelles de spectrométrie y : 2 µBq.kg-1 en 208Tl et 10 µBq.kg-1 en 214Bi. C'est pourquoi un détecteur dédié, BiPo, a été développé pour mesurer les contaminations en 208Tl et en 214Bi des feuilles sources de SuperNEMO, par détection de la chaîne b-alpha de décroissance Bi->Po->Pb. Après avoir validé le principe de mesure, la contamination intrinsèque au détecteur a été mesurée. Extrapolée à un détecteur BiPo final de 3:6m2, ce dernier permettra de mesurer les contaminations des feuilles sources de SuperNEMO en 208Tl et en 214Bi, en six mois de mesure, avec la sensibilité requise

The structure of intercalated water in superconducting Na0.35_{0.35}CoO2⋅_{2}\cdot1.37D2_{2}O: Implications for the superconducting phase diagram

We have used electron and neutron powder diffraction to elucidate the structural properties of superconducting \NaD. Our measurements show that our superconducting sample exhbits a number of supercells ranging from ${1/3}a^{*}$ to ${1/15}a^{*}$, but the most predominant one, observed also in the neutron data, is a double hexagonal cell with dimensions \dhx. Rietveld analysis reveals that \deut\space is inserted between CoO$_{2}$ sheets as to form a layered network of NaO$_{6}$ triangular prisms. Our model removes the need to invoke a 5K superconducting point compound and suggests that a solid solution of Na is possible within a constant amount of water $y$.Comment: 4 pages, 3 figure

Observation of different spin behavior with temperature variation and Cr substitution in a multiferroic compound YMn2_2O5_5

In this article, the collective response of the spins is explored through low field bulk magnetic measurement for the series YMn$_{2-x}$Cr$_x$O$_5$ (x= 0.0, 0.05). Low field ac susceptibility and dc magnetization of YMn$_2$O$_5$ shows multiple transition in analogy to those observed in electrical measurement of the compound. Using various time dependent magnetization protocols it has been observed that the behavior of spins in commensurate and incommensurate phase are drastically different. YMn$_{1.95}$Cr$_{0.05}$O$_5$ undergoes a ferrimagnetic ordering with an enhanced magnetic ordering temperature as compared to the parent, which undergoes an antiferromagnetic ordering. Appearance of spontaneous magnetization without any major change in the atomic structure is rather significant since the parent compound is an important multiferroic material. In addition, magnetic memory effect is observed in the Cr substituted compound whereas it is absent in the parent compound

Prediction for new magnetoelectric fluorides

We use symmetry considerations in order to predict new magnetoelectric fluorides. In addition to these magnetoelectric properties, we discuss among these fluorides the ones susceptible to present multiferroic properties. We emphasize that several materials present ferromagnetic properties. This ferromagnetism should enhance the interplay between magnetic and dielectric properties in these materials.Comment: 12 pages, 4 figures, To appear in Journal of Physics: Condensed Matte

Helical spin-waves, magnetic order, and fluctuations in the langasite compound Ba3NbFe3Si2O14

We have investigated the spin fluctuations in the langasite compound Ba3NbFe3Si2O14 in both the ordered state and as a function of temperature. The low temperature magnetic structure is defined by a spiral phase characterized by magnetic Bragg peaks at q=(0,0,tau ~ 1/7) onset at TN=27 K as previously reported by Marty et al. The nature of the fluctuations and temperature dependence of the order parameter is consistent with a classical second order phase transition for a two dimensional triangular antiferromagnet. We will show that the physical properties and energy scales including the ordering wavevector, Curie-Weiss temperature, and the spin-waves can be explained through the use of only symmetric exchange constants without the need for the Dzyaloshinskii-Moriya interaction. This is accomplished through a set of ``helical" exchange pathways along the c direction imposed by the chiral crystal structure and naturally explains the magnetic diffuse scattering which displays a strong vector chirality up to high temperatures well above the ordering temperature. This illustrates a strong coupling between magnetic and crystalline chirality in this compound.Comment: 16 pages, 16 figures, submitted to Physical Review