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- Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by the University of Bristol, UK
- Theory provides quantitatively correct description of experiments
- Makes predictions for how to recognise the elusive quantum spin nematic state
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Part of the book series: Springer Theses (Springer Theses)
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Table of contents (8 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
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This thesis develops a detailed, quantitative theory of NMR 1/T1 relaxation rates, and shows for the first time how they could be used to measure the speed at which energy travels in a wide range of magnetic materials.
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This theory is used to make predictions for"Quantum Spin Nematics", an exotic form of quantum order analogous to a liquid crystal. In order to do so, it is first necessary to unravel how spin nematics transport energy. This thesis proposes a new way to do this, based on the description of quarks in high-energy physics.
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Experiments to test the ideas presented are now underway in laboratories across the world.
Authors and Affiliations
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Department of Physics, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
Andrew Smerald
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Theory of the Nuclear Magnetic 1/T1 Relaxation Rate in Conventional and Unconventional Magnets
Authors: Andrew Smerald
Series Title: Springer Theses
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-00434-1
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2013
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-00433-4Published: 21 August 2013
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-03354-9Published: 19 August 2015
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-00434-1Published: 13 August 2013
Series ISSN: 2190-5053
Series E-ISSN: 2190-5061
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVI, 165
Topics: Magnetism, Magnetic Materials, Quantum Physics, Particle and Nuclear Physics