We present a novel pairing mechanism for electrons, mediated by magnons. These paired bound states are termed “magnetic doublons.” Applying numerically exact techniques (full diagonalization and the density-matrix renormalization group, DMRG) to the Kondo lattice model at strong exchange coupling $J$ for different fillings and magnetic configurations, we demonstrate that magnetic doublon excitations exist as composite objects with very weak dispersion. They are highly stable, support a novel “inverse” colossal magnetoresistance and potentially other effects.

• Received 25 September 2019

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.123.216401