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Quantum critical behavior of electrons at the edge of charge order

We consider quantum critical points in which quantum fluctuations associated with charge rather than magnetic order induce unconventional metallic properties. Based on finite-T calculations on a two-dimensional extended Hubbard model, we show how the coherence scale T(*) characteristic of Fermi liqu...

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Published in:Physical review letters 2010-07, Vol.105 (3), p.036405-036405, Article 036405
Main Authors: Cano-Cortés, L, Merino, J, Fratini, S
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Language:English
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Summary:We consider quantum critical points in which quantum fluctuations associated with charge rather than magnetic order induce unconventional metallic properties. Based on finite-T calculations on a two-dimensional extended Hubbard model, we show how the coherence scale T(*) characteristic of Fermi liquid behavior of the homogeneous metal vanishes at the onset of charge order. A strong effective mass enhancement reminiscent of heavy fermion behavior indicates the possible destruction of quasiparticles at the quantum critical points. Experimental probes on quarter-filled layered organic materials are proposed for unveiling the behavior of electrons across the quantum critical region.
ISSN:0031-9007
1079-7114
DOI:10.1103/physrevlett.105.036405