A theoretical analysis of the magnetic properties of La₂CuO₄

Abstract:

The magnetic properties of the La₂CuO₄ are analyzed by means of the paramagnetic solution of the Hubbard model within the composite operator method. The experimental findings of the inelastic neutron magnetic scattering [R. Coldea et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 86, 5377 (2001)] for the spin spectrum, the spin-wave intensity and the behavior of the dispersion at the zone boundary are well described by our results although the difference in phase. The Hubbard model emerges has a minimal model capable to describe the anomalous magnetic behavior of such a strongly correlated material.