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Search for vortex unbinding in two-dimensional superconductors

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)
The Kosterlitz-Thouless theory applied to two-dimensional superconducting films suggests that vortex unbinding can explain their gradual resistive transitions. An experiment which directly probes the dynamics of unbinding is reported. The results indicate that, if vortex unbinding is occurring in our superconducting films, the dynamic theory overestimates the relaxation time by almost two orders of magnitude.
Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois 60439
OSTI ID:
6654458
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 46:2; ISSN PRLTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English