Dynamic Lattice Distortions in Sr$_2$RuO$_4$: A microscopic study by perturbed angular correlation (TDPAC) spectroscopy

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dc.creatorMishra, S. N.
dc.creatorRots, M.
dc.creatorCottenier, S.
dc.date2007-01-04
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T07:38:30Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T07:38:30Z
dc.descriptionApplying time differential perturbed angular correlation (TDPAC) spectroscopy and \emph{ab initio} calculations, we have investigated possible lattice instabilities in Sr$_{2}$RuO$_{4}$ by studying the electric quadrupole interaction of a $^{111}$Cd probe at the Ru site. We find evidence for a dynamic lattice distortion, revealed from the observations of: (i) a rapidly fluctuating electric-field gradient (EFG) tensor of which the main component decreases with decreasing temperature, and (ii) a monotonic increase of the EFG asymmetry ($η$) below 300 K. We argue that the observed dynamic lattice distortion is caused by strong spin fluctuations associated with the inherent magnetic instability of Sr$_{2}$RuO$_{4}$.
dc.description6 pages, 2 figures, 3 tables
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0701068
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0701068
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/121108
dc.subjectStrongly Correlated Electrons
dc.subjectMaterials Science
dc.titleDynamic Lattice Distortions in Sr$_2$RuO$_4$: A microscopic study by perturbed angular correlation (TDPAC) spectroscopy
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