Effect of lattice strain and defects on the superconductivity of MgB2

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Author(s)

  • A. Serquis
  • E. J. Peterson
  • J. Y. Coulter
  • D. E. Peterson
  • F. M. Mueller

Detail(s)

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4399-4401
Journal / PublicationApplied Physics Letters
Volume79
Issue number26
Online published19 Dec 2001
Publication statusPublished - 24 Dec 2001
Externally publishedYes

Abstract

The influence of lattice strain and Mg vacancies on the superconducting properties of MgB2 samples has been investigated. High quality samples with sharp superconducting transitions were synthesized. The variations in lattice strain and Mg vacancy concentrations were obtained by varying the synthesis conditions. It was found that high strain (∼1%) and the presence of Mg vacancies (∼5%) resulted in lowering the Tc by only 2 K. © 2001 American Institute of Physics.

Citation Format(s)

Effect of lattice strain and defects on the superconductivity of MgB2. / Serquis, A.; Zhu, Y. T.; Peterson, E. J. et al.

In: Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 79, No. 26, 24.12.2001, p. 4399-4401.

Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews (RGC: 21, 22, 62)21_Publication in refereed journalpeer-review