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Growth of epitaxial (Sr,Ba){sub n+1}Ru{sub n}O{sub 3n+1} films

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/626469· OSTI ID:626469
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  1. Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA (United States). Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering; and others
We have grown epitaxial (Sr,Ba) (n+1)Ru(n)O(3n+1) films, n = 1, 2, and infinity, by pulsed laser deposition (PLD) and controlled their orientation by choosing appropriate substrates. The growth conditions yielding phase pure films have been mapped out. Resistivity versus temperature measurements show that both a and c axis films of Sr2RuO4 are metallic, but not superconducting. The latter is probably due to the presence of low-level impurities that are difficult to avoid given the target preparation process involved in growing these films by PLD.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Lab., NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Assistant Secretary for Management and Administration, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
626469
Report Number(s):
LA-UR--97-4028; ON: DE98003079
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English