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Piyush Dnyaneshwar Chhallare

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The exploration of ytterbium-based delafossites, a group of compounds that exhibit a S=1/2 spin state at low temperatures, is driven by their potential as Quantum Spin Liquid (QSL) candidates. These compounds do not have long-range magnetic ordering, making them intriguing subjects for study of quantum spin liquid. Despite their potential, the confirmation of these compounds as QSL candidates remains a challenge. This is due to the complexity of their synthesis and the difficulty in characterizing their properties. To tackle this problem, the compounds are synthesized in two forms: poly-crystalline (powder) and single crystal. Magnetic property measurements are conducted at various low temperatures to study their behavior. Additionally, X-Ray diffraction is performed on these compounds, and the data collected from the experiment is refined using the Rietveld method. This refinement enhances the understanding of the phase purity of the polycrystalline compound. The data collected provides valuable insights into the properties of these compounds. The study of these ytterbium-based delafossites as QSL candidates opens up possibilities for theoretical prediction of other QSL candidates and their properties. This work contributes to the broader understanding of quantum physics and the exploration of quantum spin liquids. Keywords: Delafossites; QSL; X-Ray Diffraction; Quantum Physics

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Purdue University / 2024

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Piyush Dnyaneshwar Chhallare