We review the recent advances and current challenges in the field of strong spin-orbit
coupled Kitaev materials, with a particular emphasis on the physics beyond the exactly …

A Kitaev quantum spin liquid is a prime example of novel quantum magnetism of spin-orbit
entangled pseudospin-1/2 moments in a honeycomb lattice. Most candidate materials such …

The coupling between lattice vibration quanta and valence electrons can induce charge-
density modulations and decisively influence the transport properties of materials, eg …

In the quest for realizations of quantum spin liquids, the exploration of Kitaev materials (spin-
orbit-entangled Mott insulators with strong bond-directional exchanges) has taken center …

Mott insulators with spin-orbit entangled j= 1/2 moments host intriguing magnetic properties.
The j= 1/2 wave function requires cubic symmetry, while a noncubic crystal field mixes j= 1/2 …

A comparative resonant inelastic x-ray scattering (RIXS) study of three well-known Kitaev
materials is presented: α-Li 2 IrO 3, Na 2 IrO 3, and α-RuCl 3. Despite similar low-energy …

Motivated by several claims of spin-orbit-driven spin-liquid physics in hexagonal Ba 3 Ti 3− x
Ir x O 9 hosting Ir 2 O 9 dimers, we report on resonant inelastic x-ray scattering (RIXS) at the …

Interactions between electrons and lattice vibrations are responsible for a wide range of
material properties and applications. Recently, there has been considerable interest in the …

Electron–phonon interactions are fundamental to the behavior of chemical and physical
systems. Various methods exist to quantify these interactions, however, none are entirely …

We use x-ray spectroscopy at the Ir L 3/L 2 absorption edge to study powder samples of the
intercalated honeycomb magnet Ag 3 Li Ir 2 O 6. Based on x-ray absorption and resonant …