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Anisotropy of Superconducting MgB{sub 2} as Seen in Electron Spin Resonance and Magnetization Data

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters
We observed the conduction electron spin resonance (CESR) in fine powders of MgB{sub 2} both in the superconducting and normal states. The Pauli susceptibility is {chi}{sub s}=2.0 x 10{sup -5} emu/mole in the temperature range of 450 to 600 K . The spin relaxation rate has an anomalous temperature dependence. The CESR measured below T{sub c} at several frequencies suggests that MgB{sub 2} is a strongly anisotropic superconductor with the upper critical field, H{sub c2} , ranging between 2 and 16 T . The high-field reversible magnetization data of a randomly oriented powder sample are well described assuming that MgB{sub 2} is an anisotropic superconductor with H{sup ab}{sub c2}/H{sup c}{sub c2}{approx}6-- 9 .
Research Organization:
Ames National Laboratory
Sponsoring Organization:
(US)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-82
OSTI ID:
40277207
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters, Journal Name: Physical Review Letters Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 87; ISSN 0031-9007
Publisher:
The American Physical Society
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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