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Surface-Impedance Theory for Pure Type-I Superconductors in Large Static Magnetic Fields

Journal Article · · Physical Review, B: Solid State
A microscopic nonphenomenological theory for the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with pure Pippard superconductors is presented to explain the changes in surface impedance due to large static magnetic fields. The static magnetic field penetrating the metal's surface creates a momentum-dependent potential. Quasiparticles near the Fermi surface find that such a potential strongly modifies their wave function and energy-excitation spectrum. Finally, an algorithm is developed that allows surface impedances to be determined despite the difficulties caused by spatial inhomogeneity, anisotropy, and nonlocal electrodynamics.
Research Organization:
California Inst. of Tech., Pasadena
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-29-006346
OSTI ID:
4378694
Journal Information:
Physical Review, B: Solid State, Journal Name: Physical Review, B: Solid State Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 8; ISSN 0556-2805; ISSN PRBMDO
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English