Study of hybridization gap in the Kondo insulator CeRhAs through inelastic neutron scattering

D. T. Adroja, J. G. Park, K. A. McEwen, K. Shigetoh, T. Sasakawa, T. Takabatake, J. Y. So

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Abstract

We have carried out inelastic neutron scattering measurements on a Kondo insulator CeRhAs over a wide energy range. Our low-energy studies with an incident energy of Ei = 20 meV do not show any evidence of magnetic scattering below 20 meV. On the other hand, measurements done with Ei = 500 meV exhibit a spin gap of 150 meV. The spin gap energy of 150 meV we found appears to be consistent with the Kondo temperature of ∼ 1530 K estimated from bulk susceptibility.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)788-790
Number of pages3
JournalPhysica B: Condensed Matter
Volume378-380
Issue numberSPEC. ISS.
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 May 2006
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • CeRhAs
  • Inelastic neutron scattering
  • Kondo insulator
  • Spin gap formation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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