Temperature dependence of the resonance and low energy spin excitations in superconducting FeTe0.6_{0.6}Se0.4_{0.4}

We use inelastic neutron scattering to study the temperature dependence of the low-energy spin excitations in single crystals of superconducting FeTe$_{0.6}$Se$_{0.4}$ ($T_c=14$ K). In the low-temperature superconducting state, the imaginary part of the dynamic susceptibility at the electron and hole Fermi surfaces nesting wave vector $Q=(0.5,0.5)$, $\chi^{\prime\prime}(Q,\omega)$, has a small spin gap, a two-dimensional neutron spin resonance above the spin gap, and increases linearly with increasing $\hbar\omega$ for energies above the resonance. While the intensity of the resonance decreases like an order parameter with increasing temperature and disappears at temperature slightly above $T_c$, the energy of the mode is weakly temperature dependent and vanishes concurrently above $T_c$. This suggests that in spite of its similarities with the resonance in electron-doped superconducting BaFe$_{2-x}$(Co,Ni)$_x$As$_2$, the mode in FeTe$_{0.6}$Se$_{0.4}$ is not directly associated with the superconducting electronic gap.Comment: 7 pages, 6 figure

Electron-doping evolution of the low-energy spin excitations in the iron arsenide BaFe2−x_{2-x}Nix_{x}As2_{2} superconductors

We use elastic and inelastic neutron scattering to systematically investigate the evolution of the low-energy spin excitations of the iron arsenide superconductor BaFe2-xNixAs2 as a function of nickel doping x. In the undoped state, BaFe2As2 exhibits a tetragonal-to-orthorhombic structural phase transition and simultaneously develops a collinear antiferromagnetic (AF) order below TN = 143 K. Upon electron-doping of x = 0.075 to induce bulk superconductivity with Tc = 12.3 K, the AF ordering temperature reduces to TN = 58 K.We show that the appearance of bulk superconductivity in BaFe1.925Ni0.075As2 coincides with a dispersive neutron spin resonance in the spin excitation spectra, and a reduction in the static ordered moment. For optimally doped BaFe1.9Ni0.1As2 (Tc = 20 K) and overdoped BaFe1.85Ni0.15As2 (Tc = 15 K) superconductors, the static AF long-range order is completely suppressed and the spin excitation spectra are dominated by a resonance and spin-gap at lower energies. We determine the electron-doping dependence of the neutron spin resonance and spin gap energies, and demonstrate that the three-dimensional nature of the resonance survives into the overdoped regime. If spin excitations are important for superconductivity, these results would suggest that the three-dimensional character of the electronic superconducting gaps are prevalent throughout the phase diagram, and may be critical for superconductivity in these materials

Parity Broken Chiral Spin Dynamics in Ba3_3NbFe3_3Si2_2O14_{14}

The spin wave excitations emerging from the chiral helically modulated 120$^{\circ}$ magnetic order in a langasite Ba$_3$NbFe$_3$Si$_2$O$_{14}$ enantiopure crystal were investigated by unpolarized and polarized inelastic neutron scattering. A dynamical fingerprint of the chiral ground state is obtained, singularized by (i) spectral weight asymmetries answerable to the structural chirality and (ii) a full chirality of the spin correlations observed over the whole energy spectrum. The intrinsic chiral nature of the spin waves elementary excitations is shown in absence of macroscopic time reversal symmetry breaking

Etude des Langasites magnétiques:<br />De la frustration magnétique au multiferroïsme

This PhD thesis presents the results of synthesis, structural and physical studies of Langasites with magnetic arrays. On one hand, on the compound Pr3Ga5SiO14 (which magnetic network is topologically equivalent to a kagomé net) it was shown by crystal electric field calculations that properties such as specific heat, energy levels measured by inelastic neutron scattering, and magnetic susceptibility (change of anisotropy at 130K) are driven by single-ion physics (without interactions). The origin of the dynamical magnetic signal observed at 50mK in spin echo spectroscopy remains unclear. The study of the Sm-Langasite is more difficult due to the high neutron absorption by the nuclei of samarium and the proximity of fundamental multiplet with excited levels. On the other hand, it was shown that compounds A3BFe3D2O14 (A = Ba, Sr, Ca, B = Nb, Ta, Sb, D = Si, Ge) with triangular array of Fe3+ triangles are magnetically ordering at 35K for compounds with Sb, or 26K without Sb, with magnetic moments lying in the plane of the triangles, oriented at 120 degrees from each other in a triangle, and helically modulated perpendicular to the plane of the triangles. Mean field calculations showed that the chiral crystal structure, resulting in twisted exchange paths, involves a direct correlation between magnetic chirality and helicity. The polarized neutron diffraction on single crystal showed additionally that a single triangular chirality together with a single helicity is stabilized. Measurements of the thermal variation of the dielectric constant indicate a magnetoelectric effect at the magnetic transition.Cette thèse présente les résultats des synthèses et études structurales et physiques de Langasites à réseaux magnétiques. D'une part, concernant le composé Pr3Ga5SiO14 à réseau magnétique topologiquement équivalent au réseau kagomé, il a été montré par des calculs de champ cristallin que les propriétés telles que la chaleur spécifique, les niveaux d'énergie mesurés en diffusion inélastique des neutrons, et la susceptibilité magnétique (changement d'anisotropie à 130K) sont gouvernées par une physique d'ions libres sans interactions. L'origine du signal magnétique dynamique observé en echo de spin reste encore inexpliquée. L'étude de la Langasite à réseau kagomé de Sm est rendue complexe par la forte absorption des neutrons par les noyaux de samarium et à la proximité du multiplet fondamental avec les niveaux excités. D'autre part, il a été montré que les composés A3BFe3D2O14 (A=Ba,Sr,Ca ; B=Nb,Ta,Sb ; D=Si,Ge) à réseau triangulaire de triangles de cations Fe3+ s'ordonnent magnétiquement à 35K pour les composés au Sb, 26K sinon, engendrant une structure à moments magnétiques dans le plan triangulaire, orientés à 120° dans chaque triangle, et modulée hélicoïdalement dans la direction perpendiculaire. Des calculs de champ moyen ont montré que la structure cristallographique chirale entraînant une torsion des chemins d'échange implique la corrélation directe entre chiralité et hélicité magnétiques. La diffraction de neutrons polarisés sur monocristal montre en plus que la structure est magnétiquement ferrochirale et mono domaine en hélicité. Des mesures d'évolution thermique de la constante diélectrique indiquent un effet magnétoélectrique à la transition magnétique

Etude des Langasites magnétiques:De la frustration magnétique au multiferroïsme

Cette thèse présente les résultats des synthèses et études structurales et physiques de Langasites à réseaux magnétiques. D'une part, concernant le composé Pr3Ga5SiO14 à réseau magnétique topologiquement équivalent au réseau kagomé, il a été montré par des calculs de champ cristallin que les propriétés telles que la chaleur spécifique, les niveaux d'énergie mesurés en diffusion inélastique des neutrons, et la susceptibilité magnétique (changement d'anisotropie à 130K) sont gouvernées par une physique d'ions libres sans interactions. L'origine du signal magnétique dynamique observé en echo de spin reste encore inexpliquée. L'étude de la Langasite à réseau kagomé de Sm est rendue complexe par la forte absorption des neutrons par les noyaux de samarium et à la proximité du multiplet fondamental avec les niveaux excités. D'autre part, il a été montré que les composés A3BFe3D2O14 (A=Ba,Sr,Ca ; B=Nb,Ta,Sb ; D=Si,Ge) à réseau triangulaire de triangles de cations Fe3+ s'ordonnent magnétiquement à 35K pour les composés au Sb, 26K sinon, engendrant une structure à moments magnétiques dans le plan triangulaire, orientés à 120 dans chaque triangle, et modulée hélicoïdalement dans la direction perpendiculaire. Des calculs de champ moyen ont montré que la structure cristallographique chirale entraînant une torsion des chemins d'échange implique la corrélation directe entre chiralité et hélicité magnétiques. La diffraction de neutrons polarisés sur monocristal montre en plus que la structure est magnétiquement ferrochirale et mono domaine en hélicité. Des mesures d'évolution thermique de la constante diélectrique indiquent un effet magnétoélectrique à la transition magnétique.This PhD thesis presents the results of synthesis, structural and physical studies of Langasites with magnetic arrays. On one hand, on the compound Pr3Ga5SiO14 (which magnetic network is topologically equivalent to a kagomé net) it was shown by crystal electric field calculations that properties such as specific heat, energy levels measured by inelastic neutron scattering, and magnetic susceptibility (change of anisotropy at 130K) are driven by single-ion physics (without interactions). The origin of the dynamical magnetic signal observed at 50mK in spin echo spectroscopy remains unclear. The study of the Sm-Langasite is more difficult due to the high neutron absorption by the nuclei of samarium and the proximity of fundamental multiplet with excited levels. On the other hand, it was shown that compounds A3BFe3D2O14 (A = Ba, Sr, Ca, B = Nb, Ta, Sb, D = Si, Ge) with triangular array of Fe3+ triangles are magnetically ordering at 35K for compounds with Sb, or 26K without Sb, with magnetic moments lying in the plane of the triangles, oriented at 120 degrees from each other in a triangle, and helically modulated perpendicular to the plane of the triangles. Mean field calculations showed that the chiral crystal structure, resulting in twisted exchange paths, involves a direct correlation between magnetic chirality and helicity. The polarized neutron diffraction on single crystal showed additionally that a single triangular chirality together with a single helicity is stabilized. Measurements of the thermal variation of the dielectric constant indicate a magnetoelectric effect at the magnetic transition.GRENOBLE1-BU Sciences (384212103) / SudocSudocFranceF

Magnetic characterization of the non centrosymmetric Ba 3NbFe 3Si 2O 14 langasite

International audienceThe potential relevance of the Ba 3NbFe 3Si 2O 14 langasite in the field of multiferroism was investigated. Interesting properties were expected, in particular in view of the frustrating stacking of its magnetic Fe 3+ cations into triangular planes of triangle units. We hereafter report results of specific heat and magnetic measurements, Mössbauer spectroscopy and neutron diffraction. A peculiar magnetic structure is found out at low temperature. The Fe 3+ magnetic moments adopt a triangular 120° configuration within each triangle, which is in-phase propagated in each triangular plane and is helically modulated from plane to plane

Magnetic and dielectric properties in the langasite-type compounds : A3BFe3D2O14 with A=Ba, Sr, Ca, B=Ta, Nb, Sb and D=Ge, Si

International audienceThe Fe-based langasites are the first reported compounds presenting a magnetic ordering in this rich family, besides being well known for piezo-electric properties and optical activity. The structural, magnetic and dielectric properties of the Fe langasite compounds, with various substitution of non-magnetic cations, have been studied with x-ray and neutron diffraction, magnetostatic measurements, Mössbauer spectroscopy, and dielectric measurements. The title compounds (trigonal, space group P321) display a helical magnetic order with signatures of frustration below TN ~24- 35 K where an anomaly of the dielectric permittivity is observed. The influence of the cationic substitutions and the nature of the magnetoelectric coupling is hereafter addressed