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 microelectro...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展开更多
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 ...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.展开更多
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 u...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.展开更多
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 te...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.展开更多
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 ultrason...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.展开更多
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 temper...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.展开更多
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. Measuremen...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.展开更多
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 descrip...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.展开更多
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 th...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.展开更多
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...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.展开更多
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 ...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.展开更多
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...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.展开更多
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 gro...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 T<sub>c</sub> by increasing Ag nanoparticles to 1.0 wt% which had a maximum enhancement in T<sub>c</sub> for all investigated films. The surface morphology investigated through scanning electron microscope (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) results showed that an increase in T<sub>c</sub> with the appropriate Ag nanoparticles addition in the samples is associated with the enhancement of Bi (Pb)-2223 phase formation.展开更多
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 pl...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.展开更多
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 thep...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.展开更多
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 fi...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.展开更多
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 ...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.展开更多
文摘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
文摘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.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant Nos 11190022,11334010 and 11534007the National Basic Research Program of China under Grant No 2015CB921000the Strategic Priority Research Program(B)of Chinese Academy of Sciences under Grant No XDB07020300
文摘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.
文摘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.
文摘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.
文摘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.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11574360)the National Basic Research Program of China(Grant Nos.2015CB921300,2013CB921700,and 2013CB921904)+1 种基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2016YFA0300300)the Strategic Priority Research Program(B)of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(Grant No.XDB07020300)
文摘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.
文摘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.
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文摘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.
文摘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.
文摘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.
文摘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.
文摘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 T<sub>c</sub> by increasing Ag nanoparticles to 1.0 wt% which had a maximum enhancement in T<sub>c</sub> for all investigated films. The surface morphology investigated through scanning electron microscope (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) results showed that an increase in T<sub>c</sub> with the appropriate Ag nanoparticles addition in the samples is associated with the enhancement of Bi (Pb)-2223 phase formation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11190024 and 11404383)the National Basic Research Program of China(Grant No.2011CBA00112)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,Chinathe Research Funds of Renmin University of China(Grant No.14XNLQ03)
文摘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.
基金supported by the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education (200806131034, 200806130023)Natural Science Foundation of China under Contract Nos. 50672078 and 50872116+6 种基金the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars under Contract No. 50588201, and 51102199the National High-Tech Program of China (863 Program) under Contract No. 2007AA03Z203the PCSIRT of the Ministry of Education of China (IRT0751)Research and Development Foundation of Southwest Jiao tong University under Grant Contract No. 2004A02Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (SWJTU12CX019)the National Natural Science Foundation (51202202)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China (SWJTU2682013CX005)
文摘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.
文摘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.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of Chinathe National Basic Research Program of China
文摘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.