Stabilization of superconductivity by phase-slip centers in current-carrying tin whiskers

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · J. Low Temp. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00682573· OSTI ID:6055919

Tidecks, R

The superconducting-normal transition in quasi-one-dimensional superconductors, such as whiskers, near the critical temperature is characterized by a large region of nonequilibrium superconductivity. Localized phase-slip centers lead he V-T and V-I characteristics. The width of the transition can be understood even by assuming the whisker to consist of very homogeneous material, because phase-slip centers stimulate the superconductivity in the whole sample, leading to an enhancement of the critical currents of other phase-slip centers. The present work reports quantitative measurements of his phenomenon and discussed possible explanations.

• Research Organization: I. Physikalisches Institut der Universitaet Goettingen, Goettingen, West Germany
• OSTI ID: 6055919
• Journal Information: J. Low Temp. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Low Temp. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 58:1; ISSN JLTPA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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