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Superconductivity in cuprates, the van Hove scenario

Journal Article · · International Journal of Modern Physics B
The existence of van Hove singularities close to the Fermi level in all high {Tc} cuprates has been experimentally established. The authors develop a theory using these singularities which enables one to compute the main physical properties: {Tc}, gap and gap anisotropy, specific heat and magnetic susceptibility. All these results agree well with the experimental data in the optimal and overdoped regime. In the underdoped regime, they use the theory of electron-electron interaction in disordered conductors to explain the pseudo-gap behavior.
Research Organization:
ESPCI, Paris (FR)
OSTI ID:
20015109
Journal Information:
International Journal of Modern Physics B, Journal Name: International Journal of Modern Physics B Journal Issue: 29-31 Vol. 13; ISSN IJPBEV; ISSN 0217-9792
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English