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Main Authors: Tanda, S., Kashimoto, S., Yamamoto, H., Inagaki, K., Nobukane, H., Fukuda, Y.
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Published: 2026
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Online Access:https://arxiv.org/abs/2604.16837
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author Tanda, S.
Kashimoto, S.
Yamamoto, H.
Inagaki, K.
Nobukane, H.
Fukuda, Y.
author_facet Tanda, S.
Kashimoto, S.
Yamamoto, H.
Inagaki, K.
Nobukane, H.
Fukuda, Y.
contents The physics of a genuine one-dimensional system in which electrons are confined in one direction remains unclear. The actual electronic state of such a genuinely one-dimensional system has not been investigated in previous experiments, for they have all been conducted on quasi-one-dimensional specimens, namely in strongly anisotropic bulk crystals. Conventionally, charge-density waves (CDWs) driven by Fermi surface nesting have been considered to appear in one-dimensional electron-lattice systems. However, the CDW transitions actually observed to date have all occurred in quasi-one-dimensional systems and therefore do not directly indicate a genuine one-dimensional electronic state. We investigated, for the first time, isolated single and double-chain NbS$_{3}$ samples using the carbon-nanotube-sheath method and discovered CDWs in both systems. In the single-chain, surprisingly, a $(1/4)b^*$ CDW was observed, in contrast to the $(1/3)b^*$ CDW that has been observed in bulk samples. In the double-chain, the coexistence of a $(1/2)b^*$ dimer structure and a $(1/3)b^*$ CDW was confirmed. This discovery represents a significant advancement in the field of low-dimensional physics, surpassing the limitations of previous studies on bulk systems.
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spellingShingle Charge-Density Waves of Single and Double NbS$_{3}$ Chains
Tanda, S.
Kashimoto, S.
Yamamoto, H.
Inagaki, K.
Nobukane, H.
Fukuda, Y.
Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
The physics of a genuine one-dimensional system in which electrons are confined in one direction remains unclear. The actual electronic state of such a genuinely one-dimensional system has not been investigated in previous experiments, for they have all been conducted on quasi-one-dimensional specimens, namely in strongly anisotropic bulk crystals. Conventionally, charge-density waves (CDWs) driven by Fermi surface nesting have been considered to appear in one-dimensional electron-lattice systems. However, the CDW transitions actually observed to date have all occurred in quasi-one-dimensional systems and therefore do not directly indicate a genuine one-dimensional electronic state. We investigated, for the first time, isolated single and double-chain NbS$_{3}$ samples using the carbon-nanotube-sheath method and discovered CDWs in both systems. In the single-chain, surprisingly, a $(1/4)b^*$ CDW was observed, in contrast to the $(1/3)b^*$ CDW that has been observed in bulk samples. In the double-chain, the coexistence of a $(1/2)b^*$ dimer structure and a $(1/3)b^*$ CDW was confirmed. This discovery represents a significant advancement in the field of low-dimensional physics, surpassing the limitations of previous studies on bulk systems.
title Charge-Density Waves of Single and Double NbS$_{3}$ Chains
topic Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2604.16837