Quantum Monte Carlo and density functional theory study of strain and magnetism in 2D 1T-VSe₂ with charge density wave states
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2025-03-07
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Wines, Daniel, Akram Ibrahim, Nishwanth Gudibandla, Tehseen Adel, Frank M. Abel, Sharadh Jois, Kayahan Saritas, et al. “Quantum Monte Carlo and Density Functional Theory Study of Strain and Magnetism in 2D 1T-VSe₂ with Charge Density Wave States.” ACS Nano 19, no. 10 (March 18, 2025): 9925–35. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.4c15914.
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Abstract
Two-dimensional (2D) 1T-VSe₂ has prompted significant interest due to the discrepancies regarding alleged ferromagnetism (FM) at room temperature, charge density wave (CDW) states and the interplay between the two. We employed a combined Diffusion Monte Carlo (DMC) and density functional theory (DFT) approach to accurately investigate the magnetic properties and response of strain of monolayer 1T-VSe₂. Our calculations show the delicate competition between various phases, revealing critical insights into the relationship between their energetic and structural properties. We went on to perform Classical Monte Carlo simulations informed by our DMC and DFT results, and found the magnetic transition temperature (Tc) of the undistorted (non-CDW) FM phase to be 228 K and the distorted (CDW) phase to be 68 K. Additionally, we studied the response of biaxial strain on the energetic stability and magnetic properties of various phases of 2D 1T-VSe₂ and found that small amounts of strain can enhance the Tc, suggesting a promising route for engineering and enhancing magnetic behavior. Finally, we synthesized 1T-VSe₂ and performed Raman spectroscopy measurements, which were in close agreement with our calculated results. Our work emphasizes the role of highly accurate DMC methods in advancing the understanding of monolayer 1T-VSe₂ and provides a robust framework for future studies of 2D magnetic materials.