ISSN:
1434-6036
Keywords:
PACS. 75.10.Jm Quantized spin models – 75.50.-y Studies of specific magnetic materials
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract: Recent neutron scattering experiments on CsNiCl3 reveal some features that are not well described by the standard nonlinear σ model, nor by numerical simulations, for isolated S = 1 spin chains. In particular, in real systems at the antiferromagnetic point of the Brillouin zone, the intensity of the continuum of multiparticle excitations, at T = 6 K, is about 5 times greater than predicted. Also, the spin gap is higher and the correlation length is smaller than predicted. We propose a theoretical scenario where the interchain interaction is approximated by an effective staggered magnetic field, and that yields a correct prediction for the observed quantities.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1140/epjb/e2003-00129-0
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