Abstract
Self-organized nanostripes are observed in various light-rare-earth (LRE)-based 123-type high-Tc superconductors in the as-grown state by means of AFM and STM topography measurements. These observations indicate that the nanostripes are formed during the crystal growth process. The necessary oxygenation step to obtain superconducting samples causes the formation of twin boundaries and thus, deforms the original arrangement of the nanostripes.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 66-70 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Physica C: Superconductivity and its applications |
Volume | 471 |
Issue number | 3-4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 Feb 1 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- AFM
- Composition modulation
- High-T superconductors
- Nanostripes
- Oxides
- STM
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering