Tunable topological transitions in the frustrated magnet HoAgGe

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Main Authors: Bhandari, Hari, Chang, Po-Hao, Regmi, Resham Babu, Márkus, Bence Gábor, Forró, László, Mitchell, J. F., Mazin, I. I., Ghimire, Nirmal J.
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author Bhandari, Hari
Chang, Po-Hao
Regmi, Resham Babu
Márkus, Bence Gábor
Forró, László
Mitchell, J. F.
Mazin, I. I.
Ghimire, Nirmal J.
author_facet Bhandari, Hari
Chang, Po-Hao
Regmi, Resham Babu
Márkus, Bence Gábor
Forró, László
Mitchell, J. F.
Mazin, I. I.
Ghimire, Nirmal J.
contents The kagome lattice, known for its strong frustration in two dimensions, hosts a variety of exotic magnetic and electronic states. A variation of this geometry, where the triangular motifs are twisted to further reduce symmetry, has recently revealed even more complex physics. HoAgGe exemplifies such a structure, with magnetic and electronic properties believed to be driven by strong in-plane anisotropy of the Ho spins, effectively acting as a two-dimensional spin ice. In this study, using a combination of magnetization, Hall conductivity measurements, and density functional theory calculations, we demonstrate how various spin-ice states, stabilized by external magnetic fields, influence the Fermi surface topology. More interestingly, we observe sharp transitions in Hall conductivity without concurrent changes in magnetization when an external magnetic field is applied along a particular crystallographic direction, underscoring the role of strong magnetic frustration and providing a new platform for exploring the interplay between magnetic frustration, electronic topology, and crystalline symmetry. These results also highlight the limitations of a simple spin-ice model, suggesting that a more sophisticated framework is necessary to capture the subtle experimental nuances observed.
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spellingShingle Tunable topological transitions in the frustrated magnet HoAgGe
Bhandari, Hari
Chang, Po-Hao
Regmi, Resham Babu
Márkus, Bence Gábor
Forró, László
Mitchell, J. F.
Mazin, I. I.
Ghimire, Nirmal J.
Strongly Correlated Electrons
The kagome lattice, known for its strong frustration in two dimensions, hosts a variety of exotic magnetic and electronic states. A variation of this geometry, where the triangular motifs are twisted to further reduce symmetry, has recently revealed even more complex physics. HoAgGe exemplifies such a structure, with magnetic and electronic properties believed to be driven by strong in-plane anisotropy of the Ho spins, effectively acting as a two-dimensional spin ice. In this study, using a combination of magnetization, Hall conductivity measurements, and density functional theory calculations, we demonstrate how various spin-ice states, stabilized by external magnetic fields, influence the Fermi surface topology. More interestingly, we observe sharp transitions in Hall conductivity without concurrent changes in magnetization when an external magnetic field is applied along a particular crystallographic direction, underscoring the role of strong magnetic frustration and providing a new platform for exploring the interplay between magnetic frustration, electronic topology, and crystalline symmetry. These results also highlight the limitations of a simple spin-ice model, suggesting that a more sophisticated framework is necessary to capture the subtle experimental nuances observed.
title Tunable topological transitions in the frustrated magnet HoAgGe
topic Strongly Correlated Electrons
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2410.11636