Physics – Condensed Matter – Superconductivity
Scientific paper
2000-12-22
Physics
Condensed Matter
Superconductivity
5 pages, 3 figures
Scientific paper
Quasiparticle transport in the vortex state of an s-wave superconductor at T -> 0 was investigated by measuring the thermal conductivity of LuNi_2B_2C down to 70 mK in a magnetic field perpendicular to the heat current. In zero field, there is no electronic conduction, as expected for a superconducting gap without nodes. However, as soon as vortices enter the sample quasiparticles are seen to conduct remarkably well, even better than they would in a typical d-wave superconductor. This is in stark conflict with the widely held view that quasiparticle states in s-wave superconductors just above H_{c1} should be localized and bound to the vortex core.
Boaknin Etienne
Canfield Paul. C.
Hill R. W.
Lupien Christian
Proust Cyril
No associations
LandOfFree
Delocalized quasiparticles throughout the vortex state in s-wave superconductor LuNi_2B_2C does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with Delocalized quasiparticles throughout the vortex state in s-wave superconductor LuNi_2B_2C, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Delocalized quasiparticles throughout the vortex state in s-wave superconductor LuNi_2B_2C will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-614011