NaV2O5: An Exotic Exciton System

MV Mostovoy*, DI Khomskii, J Knoester

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings Of The 2000 International Conference On Excitonic Processes In Condensed Matter
EditorsK Cho, A Matsui
Place of PublicationSINGAPORE
PublisherWorld Scientific Publishing
Pages164-168
Number of pages5
Volume86
Edition20
ISBN (Print)981-02-4588-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2001
Event4th International Conference on Excitonic Processes in Condensed Matter (EXCON2000) - , Japan
Duration: 22-Aug-200025-Aug-2000

Other

Other4th International Conference on Excitonic Processes in Condensed Matter (EXCON2000)
Country/TerritoryJapan
Period22/08/200025/08/2000

Keywords

  • SPIN-PEIERLS COMPOUND
  • ALPHA'-NAV2O5
  • TEMPERATURE

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