The interpretation of the field angle dependence of the critical current in defect-engineered superconductors

Details The interpretation of the field angle dependence of the critical current in defect-engineered superconductors The interpretation of the field angle dependence of the critical current in defect-engineered superconductors

2011-11-18

arxiv.org/abs/1111.4252v2

Physics

Condensed Matter

Superconductivity

14 pages, 7 figures

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We apply the vortex path model of critical currents to a comprehensive analysis of contemporary data on defect-engineered superconductors, showing that it provides a consistent and detailed interpretation of the experimental data for a diverse range of materials. We address the question of whether electron mass anisotropy plays a role of any consequence in determining the form of this data and conclude that it does not. By abandoning this false interpretation of the data, we are able to make significant progress in understanding the real origin of the observed behavior. In particular, we are able to explain a number of common features in the data including shoulders at intermediate angles, a uniform response over a wide angular range and the greater discrimination between individual defect populations at higher fields. We also correct several misconceptions including the idea that a peak in the angular dependence of the critical current is a necessary signature of strong correlated pinning, and conversely that the existence of such a peak implies the existence of correlated pinning aligned to the particular direction. The consistency of the vortex path model with the principle of maximum entropy is introduced.

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