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Y sub 1 Ba sub 2 Cu sub 3 O sub 7 minus x and LaAlO sub 3 composite thin films by off-axis magnetron sputtering

Journal Article · · Applied Physics Letters; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.106665· OSTI ID:5425720
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  1. Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC 20375 (United States)
Thin-film composites of co-sputtered Y{sub 1}Ba{sub 2}Cu{sub 3}O{sub 7{minus}{ital x}} and LaAlO{sub 3} have been deposited by off-axis magnetron sputtering. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and x-ray diffraction studies suggest that LaAlO{sub 3} precipitates along the grain boundaries of the Y{sub 1}Ba{sub 2}Cu{sub 3}O{sub 7{minus}{ital x}} grains. The normal state conductivity, transition temperature, and critical current density systematically decreased with increasing LaAlO{sub 3} composition, consistent with a decrease in the coupling between Y{sub 1}Ba{sub 2}Cu{sub 3}O{sub 7{minus}{ital x}} grains. Inductive transition widths were only a few degrees wide for all LaAlO{sub 3} compositions, indicating homogeneous materials. Initial photoresponse measurements show bolometric behavior near {ital T}{sub {ital c}} and increased response for greater LaAlO{sub 3} compositions.
OSTI ID:
5425720
Journal Information:
Applied Physics Letters; (United States), Journal Name: Applied Physics Letters; (United States) Vol. 60:3; ISSN APPLA; ISSN 0003-6951
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English