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Zero-temperature statics and dynamics of a random-exchange model for magnetic properties of La sub 2 minus x Sr sub x CuO sub 4 in the insulating regime

Journal Article · · Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter; (USA)
 [1];  [2]
  1. Department of Physics, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri 64110 (USA)
  2. Department of Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI (USA)
Results are presented for the zero-temperature statics and dynamics of a random-exchange model proposed for the magnetic properties of La{sub 2{minus}{ital x}}Sr{sub {ital x}}CuO{sub 4}. Numerical calculations of the staggered magnetization, the static structure factor, the distribution and localization of the harmonic magnon modes, and the dynamic structure factor are reported for {ital c}{much lt}1, where {ital c} is the fraction of ferromagnetic exchange integrals in an otherwise perfect two-dimensional antiferromagnetic array with nearest-neighbor Heisenberg interactions. The relevance of the findings to the magnetic behavior of La{sub 2{minus}{ital x}}Sr{sub {ital x}}CuO{sub 4} in the insulating regime is assessed. It is pointed out that the model accounts for the crossover from antiferromagnetic to spin-glass behavior, the broadening of the static structure factor, and the renormalization of the spin-wave modes that occur with increasing hole concentration at low temperatures.
OSTI ID:
6824062
Journal Information:
Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter; (USA), Journal Name: Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter; (USA) Vol. 42:1; ISSN 0163-1829; ISSN PRBMD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English