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The spin-1/2 bond-dependent Ising model on a two-dimensional honeycomb lattice, known as the Kitaev model, has recently attracted great attention. A microscopic approach to achieve such interaction has been discovered, leading to the proposal of several candidate materials.
Simultaneously, experimental investigations have focused on identifying signatures of the Kitaev spin liquid, such as the half-quantized thermal Hall conductivity. Despite significant progress made in recent decades, Kitaev spin liquid in the proposed materials yet to be fully confirmed, and the search for the experimental realization of this exotic quantum spin liquid continues. This collection aims to explore and advance our understanding of frustrated magnetic models and materials, expanding the search for Kitaev materials and unveiling new states of matter within them.
The topics will include, but are not limited to:
Theoretical models and predictions of Kitaev materials
Experimental demonstration of phenomena in Kitaev materials
Theoretical designing of Kitaev materials
New materials, synthesis and crystal growth of Kitaev materials