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Strain--order-parameter coupling and phase diagrams in superconducting UPt sub 3

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters; (USA)
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  1. Physikalisches Institut, Universitaet Frankfurt, D-6000 Frankfurt (Germany)
  2. Natuurkundig Laboratorium, Universiteit van Amsterdam, Postbus 20215, NL-1000 HE Amsterdam (The Netherlands)
We studied elastic constants, ultrasonic attenuation, and ac susceptibility in a high-quality single crystal of UPt{sub 3} in the superconducting phase. We investigated the coupling of strain and order parameter for the different elastic modes. A detailed {ital B}-{ital T} phase diagram for the superconducting phases obtained from elastic-constant measurements is given and compared with theoretical predictions.
OSTI ID:
6003736
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters; (USA), Journal Name: Physical Review Letters; (USA) Vol. 65:18; ISSN PRLTA; ISSN 0031-9007
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English