Domain Dynamics in Quantum-Paraelectric SrTiO3
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Peer-reviewed
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Kustov, Sergey
Salje, Ekhard Karl
Liubimova, Iulia
Abstract
Twin dynamics forced by acoustic waves shows several linear and non-linear response modes below Tc=106K. In the quantum paraelectric state a ‘quantum domain glass’ at 25K<T<40K shows intense relaxation and temperature hysteresis. Domains float collectively in a complex, smooth landscape with long relaxations times. In the ‘quantum domain solid’ state below 25K new phenomena occur. A temperaturedependent memory effect of the elastic response after anneal at 36K depends on the lowest temperature reached in the “quantum domain solid” state below 25K. The glassiness of twin boundary dynamics vanishes for temperatures approaching absolute zero.
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5108 Quantum Physics, 51 Physical Sciences
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Physical Review Letters
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0031-9007
1079-7114
1079-7114
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124
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American Physical Society
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Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EP/P024904/1)
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