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Enhanced ultrasonic attenuation in the superconducting state of Ho-rich Er sub 1 minus x Ho sub x Rh sub 4 B sub 4

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters; (USA)
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  1. Physics Department, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 (US)
  2. Institute for Pure and Applied Physical Sciences, University of California-San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093
The temperature-dependent and magnetic-field-dependent ultrasonic-attenuation data of Ho-rich Er{sub 1{minus}{ital x}}Ho{sub {ital x}}Rh{sub 4}B{sub 4} polycrystalline samples indicate that the attenuation increase observed throughout the superconducting state of this system is associated with the onset and existence of superconductivity. This attenuation behavior is different from any other which has been previously associated with superconductivity, where the attenuation either starts to decrease immediately below {ital T}{sub {ital c}} or decreases after exhibiting a peak. We suggest that interaction with spin fluctuations or that perhaps a different BCS coherence factor may cause this anomalous behavior.
OSTI ID:
5485329
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters; (USA), Journal Name: Physical Review Letters; (USA) Vol. 63:4; ISSN PRLTA; ISSN 0031-9007
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English