Observation of the reverse ac Josephson effect in Y-Ba-Cu-O at 240 K

Journal Article · Mon May 11 04:00:00 EDT 1987 · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.58.1972· OSTI ID:6656014

Chen, J T; Wenger, L E; McEwan, C J; Logothetis, E M

A two-step resistive transition, one beginning at 240 K and the other at 90 K, has been observed in Y-Ba-Cu-O compounds. The superconductivity, possibly in granular form, at both temperatures has been verified by means of the rf-to-dc conversion associated with the ac Josephson effect.

• Research Organization: Department of Physics, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202
• OSTI ID: 6656014
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 58:19; ISSN PRLTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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