Magnetic order in 2D antiferromagnets disclosed by spontaneous anisotropic magnetostriction

Maurits J.A. Houmes*, Gabriele Baglioni*, Makars Šiškins*, Martin Lee*, Dorye L. Esteras, Samuel Mañas-Valero, Yaroslav M. Blanter*, Peter G. Steeneken*, Herre S.J. Van Der Zant*, More Authors

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Abstract

The temperature dependent order parameter provides important information on the nature of magnetism. Using traditional methods to study this parameter in two-dimensional (2D) magnets remains difficult, however, particularly for insulating antiferromagnetic (AF) compounds. We show that its temperature dependence in AF MPS3 (M(II) = Fe, Co, Ni) can be probed via the anisotropy in the resonance frequency of rectangular membranes, mediated by a combination of anisotropic magnetostriction and spontaneous staggered magnetization. Density functional calculations followed by a derived orbital-resolved magnetic exchange analysis confirm and unravel the microscopic origin of this magnetization inducing anistropic strain. We further show that the temperature and thickness dependent order parameter allows to deduce the material's critical exponents characterising magnetic order. Nanomechanical sensing of magnetic order thus provides a future platform to investigate 2D magnetism down to the single-layer limit.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2023 IEEE Nanotechnology Materials and Devices Conference, NMDC 2023
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages518-519
ISBN (Electronic)9798350335460
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Event18th IEEE Nanotechnology Materials and Devices Conference, NMDC 2023 - Paestum, Italy
Duration: 22 Oct 202325 Oct 2023

Publication series

Name2023 IEEE Nanotechnology Materials and Devices Conference, NMDC 2023

Conference

Conference18th IEEE Nanotechnology Materials and Devices Conference, NMDC 2023
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityPaestum
Period22/10/2325/10/23

Bibliographical note

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Keywords

  • antiferromagnetic
  • membrane resonator
  • nanomechanics
  • phase transition
  • Transition-metal phosphorus trisulphides
  • two-dimensional materials

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