Magnetization process of the S=1 and 1/2 uniform and distorted kagome Heisenberg antiferromagnets

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作者
Hida, K [1 ]
机构
[1] Saitama Univ, Fac Sci, Dept Phys, Urawa, Saitama 3388570, Japan
关键词
kagome Heisenberg antiferromagnet; numerical diagonalization; magnetization plateau;
D O I
10.1143/JPSJ.70.3673
中图分类号
O4 [物理学];
学科分类号
0702 ;
摘要
The magnetization process of the S = I and 1/2 kagome Heisenberg antiferromagnet is studied by means of the numerical exact diagonalization method. It is found that the magnetization curve at zero temperature has a plateau at 1/3 of the full magnetization. In the presence of root3 x root3 lattice distortion. this plateau is enhanced and eventually the ferrimagnetic state is realized. There also appear the minor plateaux above the main plateau. The physical origin of these phenomena is discussed.
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