Effect of the uniaxial compression on the short-range charge order in magnetite observed with diffuse X-ray scattering

Our study delves into the influence of lattice deformation on short-range electron correlations associated with the Verwey transition in magnetite. Through observation of diffuse X-ray scattering on a magnetite single crystal subjected to uniaxial stress, we aim to elucidate the intricate interplay between lattice dynamics and electronic behavior at temperatures near and above Tv. This investigation promises to shed light on fundamental aspects of electronic short-range order and enhance our understanding of the transition phenomenon in strongly correlated systems.