Insight into Non Linearly Shaped Superconducting Whiskers via Synchrotron Nanoprobe

We managed to synthesize non-linear YBa2Cu3Ox whiskers, i.e. half loops or kinked shapes, which are promising candidates for solid-state devices based on the intrinsic Josephson effect and with improved electrical connections. We report on a complete characterization of their structural properties v...

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Published in:arXiv.org 2012-11
Main Authors: Cagliero, Stefano, Borfecchia, Elisa, Mino, Lorenzo, Calore, Leandro, Bertolotti, Federica, Martinez-Criado, Gema, Operti, Lorenza, Agostino, Angelo, Truccato, Marco, Petre Badica, Lamberti, Carlo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Crystal structure
Electronic devices
Josephson effect
Single crystals
Solid state devices
Structural analysis
Superconductivity
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Summary:We managed to synthesize non-linear YBa2Cu3Ox whiskers, i.e. half loops or kinked shapes, which are promising candidates for solid-state devices based on the intrinsic Josephson effect and with improved electrical connections. We report on a complete characterization of their structural properties via synchrotron nanoprobe as well as laboratory single-crystal diffraction techniques. This investigation allowed us to fully disclose the growth mechanism, which leads to the formation of curved whiskers. The superconducting properties are evaluated in comparison with the straight counterpart, revealing a strong functional analogy and confirming their potential applicability in superconducting electronic devices.
ISSN:2331-8422
DOI:10.48550/arxiv.1211.6625