Magnetization curves for thin films of layered type-II superconductors, Kolmogorov-Arnold-Moser theory, and the devil's staircase

Journal Article · Thu Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1991 · Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.44.2850· OSTI ID:5218406

Burkov, S E ^[1]

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1. Laboratory of Atomic and Solid State Physics, Clark Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York (USA) Landau Institute for Theoretical Physics, Moscow (U.S.S.R)

Magnetization curves for a thin-layered superconducting film in parallel magnetic field have been shown to become devil's staircases provided the superconducting layers are perpendicular to the film plane. The transition from an incomplete to a complete devil's staircase with decreasing temperature is predicted. A chain of vortices is described by the generalized Frenkel-Kontorova model.

• DOE Contract Number: FG02-89ER45405
• OSTI ID: 5218406
• Journal Information: Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter; (United States), Journal Name: Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter; (United States) Vol. 44:6; ISSN 0163-1829; ISSN PRBMD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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