Theory of nuclear relaxation in La2CuO4

Toward a theory for low-frequency spin dynamics in plane copper oxide superconductors: crossover from localized spins to weak coupling charge carriers with doping

We explore for all wavevectors through the Brillouin zone the dynamic spin susceptibility χ(total)(+,-)(ω, q) that takes into account the interplay of localized and itinerant charge carriers. The imaginary part, Imχ(total)(+,-)(ω, q), has peaks at the antiferromagnetic wavevector Q = (π, π) and a diffusive-like, extremely narrow and sharp peak (symmetric ring of maxima |q| = q(0)) at very small wavevectors Q(0) is proportional to w/J ≈ 10(-6) with the nuclear magnetic/quadrupole resonance frequency ω and the superexchange coupling constant J. We demonstrate the capability of Imχ(total)(+,-)(ω, q) for plane copper (63)(1/T(1)) and oxygen (17)(1/T(1)) nuclear spin-lattice relaxation rate calculations from carrier free right up to optimally doped La(2 - x)Sr(x)CuO(4) and obtain the basic features of temperature and doping behavior for (63)(1/T(1)) in agreement with experimental observations.