Physics – Condensed Matter – Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
Scientific paper
2011-04-29
Fizika Nizkikh Temperatur 37, 609 (2011)
Physics
Condensed Matter
Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
10 pages, 5 figures
Scientific paper
We have investigated point contacts between a superconductor (Nb, AuIn2) and a normal metal (ferromagnetic Co, non-magnetic Cu). The observed Andreev-reflection spectra were analyzed using the modified BTK theory including spin-polarization effects. This resulted in a polarization of Co that agrees with observations by others, but lifetime effects describe the spectra equally well. On the other hand, the spectra with non-magnetic Cu can be well described using the spin-polarization model. The ambiguity between polarization and lifetime interpretation poses a dilemma which can be resolved by considering the normal reflection at those interfaces due to Fermi surface mismatch. Our data suggest that Andreev reflection at Nb - Co contacts does deliver the true magnetic polarization of Co only when lifetime effects and the above mentioned intrinsic normal reflection are included.
Gloos Kurt
Tuuli Elina
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