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Title: Tunneling spectroscopy of a La-Sr-Cu-O break junction: Evidence for strong-coupling superconductivity

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter; (United States)

Detailed structure in the quasiparticle tunneling has been observed in La-Sr-Cu-O superconductive tunneling junctions using the break-junction technique. Variability in the energy gap and associated structure in the current-voltage curves is observed indicating significant inhomogeneity in the superconducting properties. Large energy gaps (7.0 meV) and deep structure in the conductance derivatives are evidence for a strong-coupling mechanism.

Research Organization:
National Bureau of Standards, Electromagnetic Technology Division, Boulder, Colorado 80303
OSTI ID:
6511793
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter; (United States), Vol. 35:16
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English