Abstract
Measurements are reported of the magnetic field dependence of excitations in the quantum critical state of the spin [Formula presented] linear chain Heisenberg antiferromagnet copper pyrazine dinitrate (CuPzN). The complete spectrum was measured at [Formula presented] for [Formula presented] and [Formula presented], where the system is [Formula presented] magnetized. At [Formula presented], the results are in agreement with exact calculations of the dynamic spin correlation function for a two-spinon continuum. At [Formula presented], there are multiple overlapping continua with incommensurate soft modes. The boundaries of these continua confirm long-standing predictions, and the intensities are consistent with exact diagonalization and Bethe ansatz calculations.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Physical Review Letters |
Volume | 91 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 17 2003 |