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Title: Spin dynamics of the triangular Heisenberg antiferromagnet: A Schwinger-boson approach

Journal Article · · Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter
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  1. Institute of Theoretical Physics, Chalmers University of Technology Goeteborg University, S-41296 Goeteborg (Sweden)

We have analyzed the two-dimensional antiferromagnetic Heisenberg model on the triangular lattice using a Schwinger-boson mean-field theory. By expanding around a state with local 120{degree} order, we obtain, in the limit of infinite spin, results for the excitation spectrum in complete agreement with linear spin-wave theory (LSWT). In contrast to LSWT, however, the modes at the ordering wave vectors acquire a mass for finite spin. We discuss the origin of this effect.

OSTI ID:
44525
Journal Information:
Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter, Vol. 51, Issue 17; Other Information: PBD: 1 May 1995
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English