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Quantum and Thermal Transitions Out of the Supersolid Phase of a 2D Quantum Antiferromagnet

Frédéric Mila
2007
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Abstract

We investigate the thermodynamic properties of a field-induced supersolid phase in a 2D quantum antiferromagnet model. Using quantum Monte Carlo simulations, a very rich phase diagram is mapped out in the temperature—magnetic-field plane, with an extended supersolid region where a diagonal (solid) order coexists with a finite XY spin stiffness (superfluid). The various quantum and thermal transitions out of the supersolid state are characterized. Experimental consequences in the context of field-induced magnetization plateau materials are briefly discussed.

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Frédéric Mila
2007
Journal Articles

Abstract

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https://infoscience.epfl.ch/entities/publication/fc509b99-4a01-4f1e-a9c4-ca69fed0e5ea

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