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arxiv: 2204.03158 · v1 · submitted 2022-04-07 · ❄️ cond-mat.str-el · cond-mat.mes-hall

Spin sensitive transport in a spin liquid material: revealing a robustness of spin anisotropy

H. Idzuchi , M. Kimata , S. Okamoto , P. Laurell , N. Mohanta , M. Cothrine , S. E. Nagler , D. Mandrus
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keywords spin Hall magnetoresistancea-RuCl3quantum spin liquidspin anisotropyantiferromagnetic correlationsmagnetotransport
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Spins in a-RuCl3 lock to an in-plane axis transverse to the magnetic field even at high fields.

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The paper measures how a platinum layer detects spin correlations in alpha-RuCl3 through changes in electrical resistance. As the direction of an in-plane magnetic field rotates relative to the current, both transverse and longitudinal resistivities oscillate in a pattern matching spin Hall magnetoresistance. These oscillations continue from low fields where antiferromagnetic order exists up to 18 tesla where a quantum spin liquid is expected. This indicates that the material maintains a preferred spin direction without requiring long-range magnetic order. The finding links the observed anisotropy to energy scales in the quantum spin liquid regime.

Core claim

The SMR oscillations show that spins in a-RuCl3 are largely locked to an in-plane quantization axis transverse to the magnetic field, constituting a continuous-symmetry-broken state that does not necessarily represent a long-range order. This robust anisotropy of spin axis uncovers critical energy scales connected with reported QSL signatures in a-RuCl3. Simulations suggest a predominantly antiferromagnetic correlation to moderately high magnetic-fields, that may support the SMR oscillations.

What carries the argument

Spin Hall magnetoresistance (SMR) at the platinum/a-RuCl3 interface, where the spin accumulation in Pt is modulated by the orientation of spin correlations in a-RuCl3.

If this is right

  • The anisotropy holds across magnetic fields from 1.5 T to 18 T, spanning both antiferromagnetic and quantum spin liquid regimes.
  • Simulations indicate predominantly antiferromagnetic correlations persist to moderately high fields supporting the oscillations.
  • The coupling between spin states in a-RuCl3 and Pt demonstrates a transport method for studying exotic spin phases in quantum spin liquid materials.

Where Pith is reading between the lines

These are editorial extensions of the paper, not claims the author makes directly.

  • If the spin locking stems from Kitaev-like interactions, similar anisotropies should appear in other honeycomb materials with strong spin-orbit coupling.
  • Transport probes like this could distinguish proposed ground states for a-RuCl3 without relying solely on thermodynamic measurements.
  • Device applications may emerge from the stable spin orientation for spintronic elements based on spin liquid materials.

Load-bearing premise

The observed resistivity oscillations arise specifically from spin Hall magnetoresistance due to spin correlations in a-RuCl3 rather than other interface or magnetoresistance mechanisms.

What would settle it

Performing the same angular-dependent resistivity measurements on a Pt layer on a non-magnetic substrate or insulator lacking spin correlations, where the absence of oscillations would indicate the signal originates from a-RuCl3 spin states.

Figures

Figures reproduced from arXiv: 2204.03158 by A. Banerjee, D. Mandrus, H. Idzuchi, M. Cothrine, M. Kimata, N. Mohanta, P. Laurell, S. E. Nagler, S. Okamoto, Y. P. Chen.

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Figure 1. Figure 1: FIG. 1. Spin sensitive transport [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p013_1.png] view at source ↗
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Figure 2. Figure 2: FIG. 2. Magnetic field evolution of the angular oscillation of [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p015_2.png] view at source ↗
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Figure 3. Figure 3: FIG. 3. SMR at elevated temperatures [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p016_3.png] view at source ↗
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Figure 4. Figure 4: FIG. 4. A simulation of the spin configuration in [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p017_4.png] view at source ↗
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Figure 5. Figure 5: FIG. 5. Spin configurations at elevated temperature computed by [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p018_5.png] view at source ↗
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Alpha-phase (a-) RuCl_3 has emerged as a prime candidate for a quantum spin liquid (QSL) that promises exotic quasiparticles relevant for fault-tolerant quantum computation. Here, we report spin sensitive transport measurements to probe spin correlation in a-RuCl_3 using a proximal spin Hall metal platinum (Pt). Both transverse and longitudinal resistivities exhibit oscillations as function of the angle between an in-plane magnetic field and the current, akin to previously measured spin Hall magnetoresistance (SMR) in antiferromagnet/Pt heterostructures. The oscillations are observed from 1.5 T to 18 T, both within and beyond the magnetic field range where the antiferromagnetic order and QSL state are reported in a-RuCl_3. The SMR oscillations show that spins in a-RuCl3 are largely locked to an in-plane quantization axis transverse to the magnetic field, constituting a continuous-symmetry-broken state that does not necessarily represent a long-range order. This robust anisotropy of spin axis uncovers critical energy scales connected with reported QSL signatures in a-RuCl_3. Simulations suggest a predominantly antiferromagnetic correlation to moderately high magnetic-fields, that may support the SMR oscillations. The coupling of the spin states within a-RuCl_3 and Pt demonstrated in our experiment opens a transport route to exploring exotic spin phases and device functionalities of QSL materials.

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Referee Report

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Summary. The manuscript reports spin-sensitive transport measurements on alpha-RuCl3 using a proximal Pt layer, observing angle-dependent oscillations in both transverse and longitudinal resistivities under in-plane magnetic fields from 1.5 T to 18 T. These are interpreted as spin Hall magnetoresistance (SMR) signals indicating that spins in a-RuCl3 remain largely locked to an in-plane quantization axis transverse to the field direction, spanning both antiferromagnetic and quantum spin liquid regimes. This is taken to evidence a continuous-symmetry-broken state without requiring long-range order, with supporting simulations suggesting antiferromagnetic correlations.

Significance. If the SMR attribution is confirmed, the work demonstrates a robust spin anisotropy in a candidate QSL material across a wide field range, providing a transport probe for spin correlations and potentially linking to reported QSL signatures. It also suggests device functionalities via coupling to Pt. The persistence of the effect beyond the AF ordered phase is noteworthy if substantiated.

major comments (2)
  1. [Results (angular dependence data)] The central claim that the observed resistivity oscillations arise from SMR due to spin locking in a-RuCl3 (rather than ordinary MR, Pt AMR, or interface effects) is load-bearing but supported primarily by analogy to prior AF/Pt studies and persistence across field ranges. Explicit controls such as Pt thickness dependence, background subtraction details, or measurements on control samples (e.g., Pt on non-magnetic substrate) are not described, weakening the link to the spin-anisotropy conclusion.
  2. [Discussion (simulations)] The simulations suggesting predominantly antiferromagnetic correlations that 'may support the SMR oscillations' need to be detailed with respect to how they quantitatively reproduce the observed angular dependence or rule out alternatives; without this, the connection to the experimental claim remains qualitative.
minor comments (2)
  1. [Abstract] The notation alternates between a-RuCl_3 and a-RuCl3; consistent use of subscript would improve clarity.
  2. [Throughout] Some sentences in the abstract and introduction are long and could be split for readability.

Simulated Author's Rebuttal

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We thank the referee for their careful reading and constructive comments, which help clarify the presentation of our results. We address each major comment below and agree that revisions will strengthen the manuscript by adding requested details.

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  1. Referee: [Results (angular dependence data)] The central claim that the observed resistivity oscillations arise from SMR due to spin locking in a-RuCl3 (rather than ordinary MR, Pt AMR, or interface effects) is load-bearing but supported primarily by analogy to prior AF/Pt studies and persistence across field ranges. Explicit controls such as Pt thickness dependence, background subtraction details, or measurements on control samples (e.g., Pt on non-magnetic substrate) are not described, weakening the link to the spin-anisotropy conclusion.

    Authors: We agree that more explicit documentation of controls is needed. In the revised manuscript we will add a dedicated paragraph detailing the background subtraction procedure (polynomial fit to the non-oscillatory component followed by subtraction) and the criteria used to confirm the oscillatory signal is not dominated by ordinary MR. We will also include a brief discussion of Pt thickness (fixed at the value used in our devices) with reference to literature on thickness dependence in AF/Pt bilayers, and we will note the absence of dedicated control samples on non-magnetic substrates while arguing that the field-range persistence and temperature dependence already constrain interface or AMR contributions. These additions address the concern directly. revision: yes

  2. Referee: [Discussion (simulations)] The simulations suggesting predominantly antiferromagnetic correlations that 'may support the SMR oscillations' need to be detailed with respect to how they quantitatively reproduce the observed angular dependence or rule out alternatives; without this, the connection to the experimental claim remains qualitative.

    Authors: We acknowledge that the simulations are qualitative. In the revision we will expand the methods and discussion sections to specify the model Hamiltonian, the correlation functions computed, and the angular dependence they predict. We will explicitly state that the simulations demonstrate the persistence of in-plane spin anisotropy under AF correlations up to moderate fields but do not provide a quantitative fit to the measured oscillation amplitudes or phases, nor do they exclude all alternative scenarios. This clarification will make the supporting role of the simulations transparent. revision: yes

Circularity Check

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No circularity: experimental observations with no self-referential derivations

full rationale

The paper is an experimental report on resistivity oscillations in Pt/a-RuCl3 bilayers as a function of in-plane field angle. The central claims rest on direct measurements (transverse and longitudinal resistivities from 1.5 T to 18 T) rather than any derivation, fitting procedure, or prediction that reduces to prior parameters by construction. No equations are presented that equate outputs to inputs, no fitted quantities are relabeled as predictions, and no self-citation chains or uniqueness theorems are invoked to justify the SMR interpretation. Supportive simulations are mentioned but do not form a load-bearing deductive step. The result is therefore self-contained empirical evidence.

Axiom & Free-Parameter Ledger

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The interpretation rests on standard domain assumptions about spin Hall magnetoresistance phenomenology in magnetic insulator/metal bilayers; no free parameters, new axioms, or invented entities are introduced.

axioms (1)
  • domain assumption Established spin Hall magnetoresistance phenomenology applies to a-RuCl3/Pt heterostructures
    The central interpretation equates observed oscillations to SMR from spin correlations in a-RuCl3.

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