November 16, 2022
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Translational symmetries constrain how phonons interact in layered magnets
Scientific Achievement: First-principles calculations and neutron scattering reveal phase symmetry constraints for phonons in simple geometries and give insights into dynamical stability of layered quantum magnets.Significance and Impact: Incorporating translational symmetry into dynamics of conventional structures advances understanding of spin-phonon and other quasiparticle interactions important for quantum and thermal functionalities.DOI: 10.1016/j.actamat.2022.118390