Spin dynamics in the carrier-doped S = 1/2 triangular lattice of Na xCoO2 yH2O
Journal
Physical Review Letters
Journal Volume
93
Journal Issue
23
Date Issued
2004
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Abstract
We probed the local electronic properties of the mixed-valent Co+4-x triangular lattice in NaxCoO2.yH(2)O by 59Co NMR. We observed two distinct types of Co sites for x > or =1/2, but the valence seems averaged out for x approximately 1/3. Local spin fluctuations exhibit qualitatively the same trend down to approximately 100 K regardless of the carrier concentration x, and hence the nature of the electronic ground state. A canonical Fermi-liquid behavior emerges below approximately 100 K only for x approximately 1/3.
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journal article