Strong enhancement of bulk superconductivity by engineered nanogranularity

Mayoh, J.; García-García, A. M.

doi:10.1103/PhysRevB.90.134513

Title: Strong enhancement of bulk superconductivity by engineered nanogranularity

Journal Article · Tue Oct 21 00:00:00 EDT 2014 · Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.90.134513· OSTI ID:1181498

Mayoh, J.; García-García, A. M.

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Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Nuclear Energy (NE), Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Supply Chain

Grant/Contract Number:: PTDC/FIS/111348/2009

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Journal Information:: Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, Journal Name: Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics Vol. 90 Journal Issue: 13; ISSN 1098-0121

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