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    January 12, 2023

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    Connecting lattice geometries to realize spin liquids

    Scientific Achievement: Combining neutron scattering and graph theory reveals a deep connection between bipartite and nonbipartite lattices for the realization of spin liquids.Significance and Impact: This work demonstrates that nonbipartite lattices can serve as hosts of spiral spin liquids, thereby greatly expanding the candidate materials to probe and ultimately harness the unique characteristics of a spin liquid.DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.129.237202

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    June 6, 2022

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    Spiral spin-liquid discovered on a honeycomb lattice

    Scientific Achievement: Neutron scattering experiments on the van der Waals magnet FeCl3 reveal the first evidence of a spiral spin-liquid state on a honeycomb lattice.Significance and Impact: This work demonstrates that spiral spin-liquids can be achieved in two-dimensional systems and provides a promising platform to study the fracton physics and novel spin textures in a new class of materials with the potential to impact the next generation of materials for QIS applications.DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.128.227201

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    December 9, 2016

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    Neutrons identify key ingredients of the quantum spin liquid recipe

    Neutron scattering studies of a rare earth metal oxide have identified fundamental pieces to the quantum spin liquid puzzle, revealing a better understanding of how and why the magnetic moments within these materials exhibit exotic behaviors such as failing to freeze into an ordered arrangement even near absolute zero temperatures.