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Frequency- and temperature-dependent conductivity in YBa sub 2 Cu sub 3 O sub 6+ x crystals

Journal Article · · Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter; (USA)
The results of a systematic study of the optical properties of the YBa{sub 2}Cu{sub 3}O{sub 6+{ital x}}-based insulators and superconductors are reported. Specifically, we present measurements and analysis of the optical reflectivity {ital R} of a series of YBa{sub 2}Cu{sub 3}O{sub 6+{ital x}} crystals in the frequency range from 30 to 20 000 cm{sup {minus}1} (4 meV to 2.5 eV), and temperature range from 10 to 270 K. From {ital R} we obtain the real part of the frequency-dependent optical conductivity {sigma}({omega}) by Kramers-Kronig analysis. In our discussion, we emphasize the development of structure and spectral weight in {sigma}({omega}) as the compounds change from insulators to high-{Tc} superconductors with varying O content or Al doping. We identify the free carrier, and interband components of {sigma}({omega}), and focus on the free-carrier component.
OSTI ID:
6000077
Journal Information:
Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter; (USA), Journal Name: Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter; (USA) Vol. 42:10; ISSN 0163-1829; ISSN PRBMD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English