$^{77}$Se NMR measurements of the $\pi -d$ exchange field in the organic conductor $\lambda-$(BETS)$_{2}$FeCl$_{4}$

TL;DR

This study uses $^{77}$Se NMR to measure the exchange field in $ ext{(BETS)}_2 ext{FeCl}_4$, revealing a large negative exchange field that supports the internal field-compensation mechanism for field-induced superconductivity.

Contribution

First direct NMR measurement of the $f{B}_{ ext{πd}}$ exchange field in $ ext{(BETS)}_2 ext{FeCl}_4$, confirming theoretical predictions and supporting the field-induced superconductivity mechanism.

Findings

Exchange field $f{B}_{ ext{πd}}$ is approximately -32.7 T at 5 K.

The exchange field aligns opposite to the applied magnetic field.

Results support the Jaccarino-Peter internal field-compensation mechanism.

Abstract

$^{77}$Se-NMR spectrum and frequency shift measurements in the paramagnetic metal (PM) and antiferromagnetic insulating (AFI) phases are reported for a small single crystal of the organic conductor $\lambda-$(BETS)$_{2}$FeCl$_{4}$ as a function of temperature ($T$) and field alignment for an applied magnetic field $B_{0}$ = 9 T. The results show that in the low $T$ limit, where the localized Fe$^{3+}$ spins ($S_{d}$ = 5/2) are almost fully polarized, the conduction electrons (Se $\pi$-electrons, spin $s_{\pi}$ = 1/2) in the BETS molecules experience an exchange field ($\bf{B}$$_{\pi d}$) from the Fe$^{3+}$ spins with a value of $-$ 32.7 $\pm$ 1.5 T at 5 K and 9 T aligned opposite to $\bf{B}$$_{0}$. This large negative value of $\bf{B}$$_{\pi d}$ is consistent with that predicted by the resistivity measurements and supports the Jaccarino-Peter internal field-compensation mechanism being responsible for the origin of field-induced superconductivity.