Non-uniform doping across the Fermi surface of NbS$_2$ intercalates

Battaglia, C.; Cercellier, H.; Despont, L.; Monney, C.; Prester, M.; Berger, H.; Forro, L.; Garnier, M. G.; Aebi, P.

Non-uniform doping across the Fermi surface of NbS$_2$ intercalates

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Magnetic ordering of the first row transition metal intercalates of NbS$_2$ due to coupling between the conduction electrons and the intercalated ions has been explained in terms of Fermi surface nesting. We use angle-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy to investigate the Fermi surface topology and the valence band structure of the quasi-two-dimensional layer compounds Mn$_{1/3}$NbS$_2$ and Ni$_{1/3}$NbS$_2$. Charge transfer from the intercalant species to the host layer leads to non-uniform, pocket selective doping of the Fermi surface. The implication of our results on the nesting properties are discussed.