Observation of a Two-Dimensional Fermi Surface and Dirac Dispersion in YbMnSb2

Abstract: 

We present the crystal structure, electronic structure, and transport properties of the material YbMnSb2, a candidate system for the investigation of Dirac physics in the presence of magnetic order. Our measurements reveal that this system is a low-carrier-density semimetal with a two-dimensional Fermi surface arising from a Dirac dispersion, consistent with the predictions of density-functional-theory calculations of the antiferromagnetic system. The low temperature resistivity is very large, suggesting that scattering in this system is highly efficient at dissipating momentum despite its Dirac-like nature.

Author: 
R. Kealhofer
S. Jang
S. Griffin
C. John
K. Benavides
S. Doyle
T. Helm
P. Moll
J. B. Neaton
J. Y. Chan
J. D. Denlinger
J. G. Analytis
Publication date: 
January 10, 2018
Publication type: 
Journal Article