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  • Sutter, D; Fatuzzo, C G; Moser, S; Kim, M; Fittipaldi, R; Vecchione, A; Granata, V; Sassa, Y; Cossalter, F; Gatti, G; Grioni, M; Rønnow, H M; Plumb, N C; Matt, C E; Shi, M; Hoesch, M; Kim, T K; Chang, T-R; Jeng, H-T; Jozwiak, C; Bostwick, A; Rotenberg, E; Georges, A; Neupert, T; Chang, J

    Nature communications, 05/2017, Letnik: 8
    Journal Article

    A paradigmatic case of multi-band Mott physics including spin-orbit and Hund's coupling is realized in Ca RuO . Progress in understanding the nature of this Mott insulating phase has been impeded by the lack of knowledge about the low-energy electronic structure. Here we provide-using angle-resolved photoemission electron spectroscopy-the band structure of the paramagnetic insulating phase of Ca RuO and show how it features several distinct energy scales. Comparison to a simple analysis of atomic multiplets provides a quantitative estimate of the Hund's coupling J=0.4 eV. Furthermore, the experimental spectra are in good agreement with electronic structure calculations performed with Dynamical Mean-Field Theory. The crystal field stabilization of the d orbital due to c-axis contraction is shown to be essential to explain the insulating phase. These results underscore the importance of multi-band physics, Coulomb interaction and Hund's coupling that together generate the Mott insulating state of Ca RuO .