Illustration of Experiment (IMAGE)

Helmholtz Association

Illustration of Experiment

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The magnetic field is used to tune the chains of spins to a quantum critical state. The resonant modes (“notes”) are detected by scattering neutrons. These scatter with the characteristic frequencies of the spin chains.

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Tennant/HZB

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