Abstract
We show that the phase transition which sodium vanadate undergoes at T-c = 34 K is driven by a charge ordering. The relevant effective Hamiltonian is of the Frenkel exciton type, with a very large bandwidth to molecular energy ratio. This causes strong non-Heitler-London effects and a temperature dependent gap that vanishes at T-c. In addition to the phase transition, the model qualitatively explains the observed absorption spectrum and the anomaly in the static dielectric constant. Within our model, the observed spin-gap opening at T-c results from exciton-spinon coupling.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings Of The 2000 International Conference On Excitonic Processes In Condensed Matter |
Editors | K Cho, A Matsui |
Place of Publication | SINGAPORE |
Publisher | World Scientific Publishing |
Pages | 164-168 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Volume | 86 |
Edition | 20 |
ISBN (Print) | 981-02-4588-2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2001 |
Event | 4th International Conference on Excitonic Processes in Condensed Matter (EXCON2000) - , Japan Duration: 22-Aug-2000 → 25-Aug-2000 |
Other
Other | 4th International Conference on Excitonic Processes in Condensed Matter (EXCON2000) |
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Country/Territory | Japan |
Period | 22/08/2000 → 25/08/2000 |
Keywords
- SPIN-PEIERLS COMPOUND
- ALPHA'-NAV2O5
- TEMPERATURE