Preparation of YBa_2Cu_3O_(7-x) Superconductor Film by Ion Beam Sputtering

Since the discovery of high T;super-conductor, much effort was made toits application. More and more evidencehas revealed that most promising fieldof high T;superconductor first to havesuccess must be the microelectronics andcomputer. Superconductor films for mi-croelectronic application are preparedby PVD method, such as electron beamevaporation, pulsed laser evaporation andmagnetron sputtering. In this paper, thepreliminary results of ion beam sputteringdeposition of YBaCuO film are reported

PREPARATION OF LN_2 TEMPERATURE REGION SUPERCONDUCTOR FILM ON Si(100) SUBSTRATE

Expermental results of the preparation of YBaCuO superconductor thin film on Si(100) substrate by the method of ion beam sputtering deposition is presented.A ZrO_2 buffer layer was applied to Si(100)substrate,and was found to play an important role in resisting the diffusion of Si toward the film.The thin film is mainly a 123 phase with strong c-axis prefer- red orientation.The onset transition temperature of the film is 100 K and the final transition temperature 78 K.

Common Electronic Features and Electronic Nematicity in Parent Compounds of Iron-Based Superconductors and FeSe/SrTiO_3 Films Revealed by Angle-Resolved Photoemission Spectroscopy

We report comprehensive angle-resolved photoemission investigations on the electronic structures and nematicity of the parent compounds of the iron-based superconductors including CeFeAsO, BaFe2As2, NaFeAs, FeSe and undoped FeSe/SrTiO3 films with 1, 2 and 20 layers. While the electronic structure near tile Brillouin zone center F varies dramatically among different materials, the electronic structure near the Brillouin zone corners （M points）, as well as their temperature dependence, are rather similar. The electronic structure near the zone corners is dominated by the electronic nematicity that gives rise to a band splitting of the dxz and dyz bands below the nematie transition temperature. A clear relation is observed between the band splitting magnitude arid the onset temperature of nematicity. Our results may shed light on the origin of nematicity, its effect on the electronic structures, and its relation with superconductivity in the iron-based superconductors.

Microstructure and texture analysis of YBCO thick film with peritectic growth on unoriented silver substrate

YBCO textured thick film was prepared by direct peritectic growth method. Microstructure of the film was characterized. Electron backscattered diffraction （EBSD） technique was applied to the film for quantitative texture analysis. The main difficulty in resolving the orientation of YBCO pseudo-cubic structure was investigated. Automated orientation mapping was performed on YBCO thick film. Local texture was presented in the form of orientation maps. Misorientation distribution and crystal growth characterization in the YBCO thick film were revealed. Large domains with well-aligned YBCO grains were formed. Each domain presented clear in-plane and out-plane textures.

Phase Transition in Superconducting Thin Films of Tl System Employing a One-Zone Furnace and Deposited by Spray Pyrolysis

A study of the phase transitions in superconducting thin films of the Thallium-Barium-Calcium-Copper (TBCCO) system is carried out. In particular, it was got the Tl-1223 phase. For this purpose, and using the ultrasonic spray pyrolysis technique, Barium-Calcium-Copper precursor films were first obtained. Upon deposition of the precursor films, and as a second step, they were thallium (Tl) diffused in the one-zone furnace at 860°C. This methodology resulted in superconducting films that showed a phase transition as follows: Tl-2223 → Tl-2223 + Tl-2212 → Tl-2212 → Tl-1223, achieved between 2 and 7 hours of thallium diffusion. The evidence of the phase transitions was corroborated by the experimental results of X-ray diffraction, energy dispersive spectroscopy and resistance-temperature measurements.

Growth Character of YBaCuO Thin Film Deposited by DC-planar Magnetron Sputtering

The growth character and microstructure of high-T_c supereonducting YBCO thin films deposited on vari- ous substrates have been studied by X-ray diffraction, TEM and SEM.The results show that when the substrate temperaturc is around 700～800℃ the films have a highly oriented texture with c-axis pependicular to the substrate. The structure of the single crystalline YBCO films grown epitaxially at optimal substrate tem- perature of 800℃ has been established by X-ray diffraction using Seemann-Bohlin geometry (SB). Brentano-Bragg geometry(BB),transmission Laue method and TEM. The lattice matching required for epitaxial growth is achievcd by azimuthal adjustment of the film plane with respect to the substrate plane. The sperior growth is demonstrated by film properties such as critical current density(2.4×10~6 A /cm^2,3.4× 10~6 A/cm^2 and 4.7×l0~6 A/cm^2) for films deposited on YSZ[(Zr(Y)O_2],SrTiO_3 and LaAIO_3 respectively at 77 K and zero fie1d.

Electronic structure and nematic phase transition in superconducting multiple-layer FeSe films grown by pulsed laser deposition method

We report comprehensive angle-resolved photoemission investigations on the electronic structure of single crystal multiple-layer FeSe films grown on CaF_2 substrate by pulsed laser deposition（PLD） method. Measurements on FeSe/CaF_2 samples with different superconducting transition temperatures T_c of 4 K, 9 K, and 14 K reveal electronic difference in their Fermi surface and band structure. Indication of the nematic phase transition is observed from temperature-dependent measurements of these samples; the nematic transition temperature is 140-160 K, much higher than ~90 K for the bulk FeSe. Potassium deposition is applied onto the surface of these samples; the nematic phase is suppressed by potassium deposition which introduces electrons to these FeSe films and causes a pronounced electronic structure change. We compared and discussed the electronic structure and superconductivity of the FeSe/CaF_2 films by PLD method with the FeSe/SrTiO_3 films by molecular beam epitaxy（MBE） method and bulk FeSe. The PLD-grown multilayer FeSe/CaF_2 is more hole-doped than that in MBE-grown multiple-layer FeSe films. Our results on FeSe/CaF_2 films by PLD method establish a link between bulk FeSe single crystal and FeSe/SrTiO_3 films by MBE method, and provide important information to understand superconductivity in FeSe-related systems.

Texture Analysis of Superconducting Films Based on YBCO System

Textures in different layers of superconductors based on YBCO system are analyzed using the methods of pole figure and con-ventional φ scans. It is shown that the φ scanning technology has only 1-dimensional description and could omit some information of3-dimensional orientaion distribution, which will influence the superconductor quality The pole figure method, in contrast, demonstra-tes the orientation distribution 2-dimensionally and gives a comprehensive view of thin filIn textUr, which is a much bettCr method fortexture analysis in superconducting films, in which there is commonly an unique high sharpness textur component.

Improvement of epitaxy and crystallinity in YBa_2Cu_3O_y thin films grown on silicon with double buffer of ECO/YSZ

A novel double buffer of Eu2CuO4 (ECO)/YSZ (yttrium-stabilized zirconia) was developed for growing YBa2Cu3Oy (YBCO) thin films on Si substrates. In these films, the severe reaction between Si and YBCO is blocked by the first YSZ layer, whereas, the degradation of crystallinity and superconductivity in the grown YBCO is greatly improved by the second ECO layer. Such an ECO material possesses a very stable 214-T’ structure and excellent compatibilities with YBCO and YSZ. The result shows that the epitaxy and crystallinity of YBCO deposited on Si could be considerably enhanced by using the ECO/YSZ double buffer. The grown films are characterized by high-resolution X-ray diffraction, grazing incidence X-ray reflection, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), respectively. It is found that well defined interfaces are formed at YBCO/ECO/YSZ boundaries. No immediate layer could be seen. The defect density in all grown layers is kept at a lower level. The YBCO film surface turns out to be very smooth. These films have full superconducting transitions above 88 K and high current carrying capacity at 77 K. The successful growth of highly epitaxial YBCO thin films on silicon with ECO/YSZ buffer, demonstrate the advantages of such a double buffer structure.

Scanning Electron Microscopy Studies of YBa_2Cu_3O_(7-δ) Superconductors

Micrcostructures of bulk and thin film YBa_2Cu_3O_(7-δ) superconductors were studied by using scanning elec-tron microscopy (SEM). It was confirmed that viscous technique processed bulk YBa_2Cu_3O_(7-δ) has a homoge-neous microstructure across the pellet diameter. Concerning the thin film, it was found that 2 ￣H￣+ ion implanta-tion with a dose of 1× 10￣(12)cm￣(-2) at 50 keV does not cause microstructural change of the film at a micrometrelevel. Combined with previous studies by using high resolution transmission electron microscopy, it appearsthat the structural modification is at an atomic scale.

Epitaxial Growth of YBCO Thin Films on LaAlO_3 Substrate with CeO_2 Buffer Layer

By the r. f. magnetron sputtering method, the CeO_2 buffer layers were prepared on (100) LaAlO_3 sub-strates. The results of X-ray diffraction and Ф-scan indicated that the CeO_2 films were unique ( 100)-orientedand epitaxial. The YBa_2Cu_3O_(7-6)(YBCO) films, which were deposited on the CeO_2/LaAlO_3 by d. c. magnetronsputtering, exhibited transition temperatures of 89～91 K,and had critical current densities exceeding 10￣6 A/cm￣2 at 77 K in zero magnetic field.

Preparation of Y_(1-x)Ho_xBa_2Cu_3O_(7-δ) Superconductive Thin Films

Y_(1-x)Ho_xBa_2Cu_3O_(7-δ)(0<x<1) sinsle crystal thin films oriented with the caxis perpendicular to the sur-face were grown by DC magnetron sputtering technique. Target was pieced together with half of YBa_2Cu_3O_(7-δ)(YBCO) and half of HoBa_2Cu_3O_(7-δ)(HBCO) superconducting materials. As the distance between HBCO targetmaterial and substrate is varied , the Ho content in material is changed respectively. When the content of Ho is0. 7 (atom ratio) , the T_c>83K.

Synthesis and Characterization of Ag Nanoparticles Addition on BPSCCO Superconducting Thin Films

The growth of epitaxial Ag nanoparticles doped (Bi, Pb)-2223 thin films on Si (111) substrates by pulsed laser deposition (PLD) and post-deposition oxygen annealing have been achieved. The phase identification and gross structural characteristics of synthesized films explored through X-ray diffractometer reveal that all the samples crystallize in orthorhombic structure. DC electrical resistivity measurements were done by the standard four-probe method and the results showed improvement in Tc by increasing Ag nanoparticles to 1.0 wt% which had a maximum enhancement in Tc for all investigated films. The surface morphology investigated through scanning electron microscope (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) results showed that an increase in Tc with the appropriate Ag nanoparticles addition in the samples is associated with the enhancement of Bi (Pb)-2223 phase formation.

First-principles study of FeSe epitaxial films on SrTiO_3

The discovery of high temperature superconductivity in FeSe films on SrTiO3 substrate has inspired great experimen- tal and theoretical interests. First-principles density functional theory calculations, which have played an important role in the study of bulk iron-based superconductors, also participate in the investigation of interfacial superconductivity. In this article, we review the calculation results on the electronic and magnetic structures of FeSe epitaxial films, emphasiz- ing on the interplay between different degrees of freedom, such as charge, spin, and lattice vibrations. Furthermore, the comparison between FeSe monolayer and bilayer films on SrTiO3 is discussed.

Fe-doped epitaxial YBCO films prepared by chemical solution deposition

YBa2Cu3O7-d （YBCO）-coated conductors havewide-ranging potential in large-scale applications such assuperconducting maglev trains and superconducting electriccables, but low current carrying capability restrains thepractical application of YBCO-coated conductors at hightemperatures and high magnetic fields. It is crucial todevelop YBCO-coated conductors with high critical currentdensity. In this paper, epitaxial, dense, smooth, andcrack-free Fe-doped YBCO films were prepared on aLaAlO3 single crystal substrate via a fluorine-free polymerassistedmetal organic deposition method. The effects ofthe dilute Fe doping on microstructure and superconductingcharacter of YBCO films were investigated. The criticaltemperature for superconducting of the Fe-dopedYBCO films decreases slightly. However, the in-fieldcritical current density of YBCO films improves with diluteFe doping of amounts less than x = 0.005, compared to thepure YBCO film. Therefore, the current carrying capabilityof YBCO film can improve by doping with appropriateamounts of Fe. This means that dilute Fe doping in YBCOfilms may be a feasible way to prepare high-performancecoated conductors.

Study on Epitaxial YBa_2Cu_3O_（7－x） Thin Film Deposited on （1120） Sapphire with YSZ Buffer Layer

YBa2Cu3O7-x(YBCO) thin film has been epitaxially deposited on (1120) sapphire with Y2O3-stabilized ZrO2 (YSZ) buffer layer and shown a high critical current density Jc of 1. 6×106A/cm2 at 77 K in zero magnetic field. The orientation relationship of the multilayer film superconductor has been determined. The(001) plane of the YBCO film is parallel to the(100) surface of the YSZ intermediate layer. YSZ buffer layer with(100) preferred orientation is about 20 nm thick and contains element Ba, due to out-diffusion of Ba from YBCO layer. The(100) preferred orientation of YSZ buffer permits the growth of high quality YBCO thin film. Y2BaCuO5 precipitates with small size distribute uniformly in the YBCO thin film and it is favourable to raise critical current density Jc.

Molecular beam epitaxy and superconductivity of stoichiometric FeSe and K_x Fe_(2-y)Se_2 crystalline films

Our recent progress in the fabrication of FeSe and KxFe2_ySe2 ultra thin films and the understanding of their superconductivity properties is reviewed. The growth of high-quality FeSe and KxFe2_ySe2 films is achieved in a well controlled manner by molecular beam epitaxy. The high-quality stoichiometric and superconducting crystalline thin films allow us to investigate the intrinsic superconductivity properties and the interplay between the superconductivity and the film thickness, the local structure, the substrate, and magnetism. In situ low-temperature scanning tunneling spectra reveal the nodes and the twofold symmetry in FeSe, high-temperature superconductivity at the FeSe/SrTiO3 interface, phase separation and magnetic order in KxFe2_ySe2, and the suppression of superconductivity by twin boundaries and Fe vacancies. Our findings not only provide fundamental information for understanding the mechanism of unconventional superconductivity, but also demonstrate a powerful way of engineering superconductors and raising the transition temperature.

脉冲激光沉积技术制备超导薄膜的研究进展

超导薄膜不仅在超导应用方面扮演着举足轻重的角色,而且是超导机理研究的良好载体,是连接超导应用和机理的桥梁。脉冲激光沉积(PLD)是最常用的超导薄膜制备技术之一。本文综述了PLD技术制备铜氧化物、铁基、氮化物、钛氧化物等超导薄膜的研究进展,并介绍了与高温超导薄膜应用相关的两种PLD新技术:超导带材和大面积薄膜制备。最后,本文介绍了基于材料基因工程的高通量组合薄膜技术在高温超导研究上的典型成功案例。继续发展和使用该实验技术,构建与高温超导相关的高维相图和定量规律,有望实现机理研究实验上从量变到质变的全面突破。