Experimental progress in Eu(Al,Ga)4topological antiferromagnets.

Abstract

The non-trivial magnetic and electronic phases occurring in topological magnets are often entangled, thus leading to a variety of exotic physical properties. Recently, the BaAl₄-type compounds have been extensively investigated to elucidate the topological features appearing in their real- and momentum spaces. In particular, the topological Hall effect and the spin textures, typical of the centrosymmetric Eu(Al,Ga)₄family, have stimulated extensive experimental and theoretical research. In this topical review, we discuss the latest findings on the Eu(Al,Ga)₄topological antiferromagnets and related materials, arising from a wide range of experimental techniques. We show that Eu(Al,Ga)₄represents a suitable platform to explore the interplay between lattice-, charge-, and spin degrees of freedom, and associated emergent phenomena. Finally, we address some key questions open to future investigation.