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Direct observation of dissipative flux motion and pinning by twin boundaries in YBa sub 2 Cu sub 3 O sub 7 minus. delta. single crystals

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters; (USA)
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  1. Materials Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois 60439 (US)

We present the first direct observation of Lorentz-force-induced dissipative flux motion and the effect of twin boundaries as pinning centers in a single crystal of YBa{sub 2}Cu{sub 3}O{sub 7{minus}{delta}} with twin planes oriented in a single direction.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), Argonne, IL
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
6964622
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters; (USA), Journal Name: Physical Review Letters; (USA) Vol. 64:8; ISSN PRLTA; ISSN 0031-9007
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English