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Charge dynamics in the Weyl semimetals NbIrTe₄ and TaIrTe₄ under pressure: Signatures of an electronic phase transition

M. Lamp , J. Ebad-Allah , A. Chmeruk , N. Bura , R. Sch\"onemann , L. Balicas , S. H. Lee , Z. Q. Mao
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Optical spectra indicate an electronic phase transition at 7-8 GPa in two Weyl semimetals.

A machine-rendered reading of the paper's core claim, the machinery that carries it, and where it could break.

The authors use infrared spectroscopy and density functional theory to track how pressure changes the charge response in NbIrTe4 and TaIrTe4. They find that both compounds undergo a transition at 7-8 GPa marked by a redistribution of optical spectral weight, a sharp drop in free-carrier density, and the sudden visibility of a low-energy phonon. Raman data show no structural change, and the calculations link the optical shifts to modifications in the electronic band structure and Fermi surface. A reader would care because the result shows that hydrostatic pressure can alter the electronic properties of these layered materials without disrupting their crystal lattice.

Core claim

The paper establishes that NbIrTe4 and TaIrTe4 each undergo a pressure-induced electronic phase transition at Pc = 7-8 GPa. Above this pressure the optical conductivity exhibits a clear redistribution of spectral weight, the Drude-Lorentz fit reveals a sudden reduction in free carrier concentration, and a low-energy phonon mode appears that had been screened by the carriers. Raman spectra give no indication of a structural transition, while the calculated pressure evolution of the band structure, Fermi surface, and interband optical conductivity supports an electronic origin for the observed changes.

What carries the argument

Pressure-dependent optical conductivity spectra fitted with a Drude-Lorentz model that extracts free-carrier density and tracks interband transitions.

If this is right

  • Free carrier concentration falls abruptly once pressure exceeds 7-8 GPa.
  • A previously screened low-energy phonon becomes visible in the optical spectrum above the transition.
  • The electronic band structure and Fermi surface evolve continuously with pressure according to the calculations.
  • Both NbIrTe4 and TaIrTe4 display the same pressure threshold and spectral signatures.

Where Pith is reading between the lines

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

  • The same pressure window may host electronic transitions in other van der Waals Weyl semimetals with similar layered structures.
  • Transport or thermodynamic measurements under pressure could independently map the carrier-density change.
  • The transition might alter the separation or tilt of Weyl nodes even if the overall topology is preserved.
  • Hydrostatic pressure offers a reversible, non-chemical route to modify the low-energy electronic spectrum in these compounds.

Load-bearing premise

The measured drop in free carrier density and spectral weight shift reflect an intrinsic electronic phase transition rather than pressure-induced changes in scattering or interband features, and Raman measurements fully exclude any structural contribution.

What would settle it

An X-ray diffraction measurement showing a lattice symmetry change at 7-8 GPa, or a Hall-effect experiment that fails to detect the reported carrier-density drop, would falsify the claim of a purely electronic transition.

Figures

Figures reproduced from arXiv: 2606.02085 by A. Chmeruk, C. A. Kuntscher, J. Ebad-Allah, L. Balicas, L. Chioncel, M. Lamp, N. Bura, R. Sch\"onemann, S. H. Lee, Z. Q. Mao.

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Figure 1. Figure 1: Crystal structure and high-pressure compression scheme of NbIrTe [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p002_1.png] view at source ↗
Figure 2
Figure 2. Figure 2: Pressure-dependent (a) reflectivity (Rs−d) and (b) real part of the optical conductivity (σ1) for NbIrTe4. Pressure￾dependent (c) reflectivity (Rs−d) and (d) real part of the optical conductivity (σ1) for TaIrTe4. The insets in (a) and (c) show the corresponding loss functions as a function of pressure. The region affected by diamond absorption (1600–2650 cm−1 ) is highlighted in lighter colours. frequency… view at source ↗
Figure 3
Figure 3. Figure 3: Pressure-dependent optical properties and Drude-Lorentz modeling of NbIrTe [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p005_3.png] view at source ↗
Figure 4
Figure 4. Figure 4: Pressure-dependent optical properties and Drude-Lorentz modeling of TaIrTe [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p006_4.png] view at source ↗
Figure 5
Figure 5. Figure 5: Calculated band structure of NbIrTe4 at ambient pressure (a) and at 14 GPa (b). (c) Evolution of the Fermi surface cross-sections under hydrostatic pressure. The panels display the Fermi contours within the Brillouin zone at pressures of 0, 4, 6, 10, and 14 GPa. The high-symmetry points are labeled as Γ, X, S, and Y. Different colors represent distinct electronic bands crossing the Fermi level (Green and r… view at source ↗
Figure 6
Figure 6. Figure 6: Pressure evolution of the electronic density of states (DOS) of NbIrTe [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p008_6.png] view at source ↗
Figure 7
Figure 7. Figure 7: (a),(c) Comparison of interband optical conductivity [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p009_7.png] view at source ↗
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A high-pressure investigation of the Weyl semimetals NbIrTe$_4$ and TaIrTe$_4$ is presented, using infrared spectroscopy supplemented by density functional theory calculations. The experimental optical conductivity spectra as a function of pressure suggest the occurrence of a pressure-induced phase transition at a critical pressure $P_\text{c}=7\text{--}8$ GPa. This transition is most likely electronic in nature, as Raman scattering measurements provide no evidence of a significant structural phase transition. Above $P_\text{c}$ a significant redistribution of spectral weight occurs in the optical conductivity spectrum for both materials. A Drude-Lorentz analysis of the optical data indicates a sharp reduction in the free carrier concentration at $P_\text{c}$, concomitant with the appearance of a low-energy phonon, which was initially screened by free charge carriers. A predominantly electronic origin of the phase transition is supported by the calculated electronic band structure, Fermi surface, and interband optical conductivity as a function of pressure. Our findings provide collective evidence for a pressure-induced, most likely electronic phase transition in both van der Waals materials at $P_\text{c}=7\text{--}8$ GPa, highlighting the tunability of their electronic band structure by hydrostatic pressure.

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Referee Report

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Summary. The manuscript reports high-pressure infrared spectroscopy and Raman measurements on the Weyl semimetals NbIrTe₄ and TaIrTe₄, supplemented by DFT calculations of band structure and optical conductivity. It claims that both compounds undergo a pressure-induced electronic phase transition at Pc = 7–8 GPa, signaled by a redistribution of spectral weight in the optical conductivity, a sharp drop in free-carrier density extracted from Drude-Lorentz fits, the emergence of a low-energy phonon, the absence of structural changes in the Raman spectra, and pressure-induced modifications in the calculated electronic structure.

Significance. If the central claim holds, the work shows that hydrostatic pressure can drive an electronic phase transition in these van der Waals Weyl semimetals without a detectable structural component, illustrating the tunability of their Fermi-surface and interband properties. The combination of pressure-dependent optical data with independent DFT calculations provides a coherent picture, though the robustness of the Drude-Lorentz interpretation is central to the result.

major comments (1)
  1. [Results, optical conductivity analysis] Results section on optical conductivity (Drude-Lorentz analysis): the reported sharp reduction in free-carrier concentration at Pc relies on the assumption that the multi-oscillator model remains uniquely valid and that pressure does not continuously alter scattering rates or the interband background; the manuscript does not present alternative fits (e.g., fixed scattering rate with smooth n(P)) or raw spectra that would rule out an artifactual discontinuity, which is load-bearing for identifying a phase transition rather than a gradual change.
minor comments (2)
  1. [Figure 3] Figure captions for the pressure-dependent conductivity spectra should explicitly state the pressure values and whether the data are offset for clarity.
  2. [DFT calculations] The DFT section would benefit from a direct comparison of the calculated interband conductivity with the experimental spectra above and below Pc to quantify agreement.

Simulated Author's Rebuttal

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We thank the referee for the constructive feedback. We address the major comment below and have prepared revisions to strengthen the analysis.

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  1. Referee: [Results, optical conductivity analysis] Results section on optical conductivity (Drude-Lorentz analysis): the reported sharp reduction in free-carrier concentration at Pc relies on the assumption that the multi-oscillator model remains uniquely valid and that pressure does not continuously alter scattering rates or the interband background; the manuscript does not present alternative fits (e.g., fixed scattering rate with smooth n(P)) or raw spectra that would rule out an artifactual discontinuity, which is load-bearing for identifying a phase transition rather than a gradual change.

    Authors: We agree that additional checks on the fitting procedure would strengthen the claim. The multi-oscillator Drude-Lorentz model was applied consistently across the full pressure range and reproduces the measured conductivity spectra well at each pressure. The discontinuity in extracted carrier density at Pc coincides with independent signatures: spectral-weight redistribution, the appearance of a previously screened low-energy phonon, and pressure-induced changes in the DFT band structure and interband conductivity. The raw optical conductivity spectra are presented in the manuscript figures. To address the concern directly, the revised manuscript will include alternative fits with fixed scattering rate (and other constrained parameters) demonstrating that a smooth n(P) variation cannot account for the data, together with a brief discussion of model uniqueness. revision: yes

Circularity Check

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No circularity: claim rests on independent experimental data and DFT

full rationale

The derivation chain consists of measured optical conductivity vs pressure, standard Drude-Lorentz fitting to extract plasma frequency / carrier density, Raman spectra showing no structural change, and separate DFT band-structure calculations. None of these steps defines a quantity in terms of another that is then re-derived from the same inputs, nor invokes self-citation as load-bearing support. The identification of Pc is an inference from observed discontinuities in the data, not a tautological re-expression of fitted parameters.

Axiom & Free-Parameter Ledger

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The central claim depends on the domain-standard interpretation of optical conductivity changes via Drude-Lorentz analysis as reflecting free carrier density and on the assumption that DFT band-structure calculations under pressure accurately capture the electronic transition without additional fitting parameters.

axioms (2)
  • domain assumption Drude-Lorentz model accurately extracts free carrier concentration from optical conductivity spectra
    Invoked to interpret the sharp reduction in free carrier concentration at Pc from the measured spectra.
  • domain assumption Raman scattering is sensitive enough to detect any significant structural phase transition
    Used to conclude the transition is electronic rather than structural.

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