Strong electron-electron correlation and weak localization in CeO_{0.9}F_{0.1}Fe_{1-x}Co_xAs

Details Strong electron-electron correlation and weak localization in CeO_{0.9}F_{0.1}Fe_{1-x}Co_xAs Strong electron-electron correlation and weak localization in CeO_{0.9}F_{0.1}Fe_{1-x}Co_xAs

2009-05-16

arxiv.org/abs/0905.2679v1

Physics

Condensed Matter

Superconductivity

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Electron-doping of the semimetal (CeOFeAs) by either fluorine (max Tc ~ 43 K)or cobalt (max Tc ~ 11 K) leads to superconductivity. Here we show the effect of transition metal (Co) substitution at the iron site on the superconducting properties of CeO0.9F0.1FeAs (Tc ~38 K)to understand the interplay of charge carriers in both the rare earth-oxygen and Fe-As layers. Simultaneous doping of equivalent number of charge carriers in both layers leads to a Tc of 9.8 K which is lower than the Tc obtained when either the conducting layer (CeAs) or charge reservoir layer (CeO) is individually doped. This suggests a clear interplay between the two layers to control the superconductivity. The resistivity shows a T2 dependence (T >>Tc) which indicates strong electron-electron correlation. Hall coefficient and thermoelectric power indicate increased carrier concentration with cobalt doping in CeO0.9F0.1FeAs. The rf penetration depth both for CeO0.9F0.1Fe0.95Co0.05As and CeO0.9F0.1FeAs show an exponential temperature dependence with a gap value of ~ 1.6 and 1.9 meV. A resistance minimum is observed in the normal state near Tc which also shows negative magnetoresistance and provides evidence for the onset of weak localization.

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