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Inelastic electron lifetime in niobium films

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter; (United States)
The perpendicular magnetoconductance has been measured for thin niobium films (R/sub D'Alembertian/ = 47--218 ..cap omega..) for temperatures from near the superconducting transition temperature T/sub c/ to 20 K. The electron phase-coherence lifetime has been determined by analyzing magnetoconductance data, using the theories of localization and superconducting fluctuation effects in thin films. This electron lifetime is interpreted in terms of electron-electron and electron-phonon scattering mechanisms.
Research Organization:
Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC 20375-5000
OSTI ID:
5635052
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter; (United States) Vol. 33:11; ISSN PRBMD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English