NMR and paramagnetic response of Dirac carriers in type-II semimetal NiTe 2

Key Points

• The research aims to investigate the behavior of Dirac carriers in the type-II semimetal NiTe2 and their scattering properties.
• Utilized Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) to observe properties of NiTe2
• Analyzed paramagnetic response to assess band ordering variations
• Examined the impact of defects on scattering rates of carriers near the Dirac node.
• Identified significant differences in scattering rates for Dirac carriers associated with local band ordering variations
• Established correlation between defect presence and changes in paramagnetic response
• Demonstrated that defects may play a crucial role in the electronic properties of NiTe2.

Abstract