Superconductivity in La1.56Sr0.44CuO4/La2CuO4 Superlattices
Superlattices of the repeated structure La{sub 1.56}Sr{sub 0.44}CuO{sub 4}/La{sub 2}CuO{sub 4} (LSCO-LCO), where none of the constituents is superconducting, show a superconducting transition of T{prime}{sub c} 25 K. In order to elucidate the nature of the superconducting state we have performed a low-energy {mu}SR study. By applying a magnetic field parallel (Meissner state) and perpendicular (vortex state) to the film planes, we could show that superconductivity is sheet like, resulting in a very anisotropic superconducting state. This result is consistent with a simple charge-transfer model, which takes into account the layered structure and the difference in the chemical potential between LCO and LSCO, as well as Sr interdiffusion. Using a pancake-vortex model we could estimate a strict upper limit of the London penetration depth to 380 nm in these superlattices. The temperature dependence of the muon depolarization rate in field cooling experiments is very similar to what is observed in intercalated BSCCO and suggests that vortex-vortex interaction is dominated by electromagnetic coupling but negligible Josephson interaction.
- Research Organization:
- Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE SC OFFICE OF SCIENCE (SC)
- DOE Contract Number:
- DE-AC02-98CH10886
- OSTI ID:
- 1045895
- Report Number(s):
- BNL-97183-2012-JA; MA-509-MACA; TRN: US1203689
- Journal Information:
- Physics Procedia, Vol. 30; ISSN 1875-3892
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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