Core level x-ray photoemission of the high T sub c CaSr sub 2 Bi sub 2 Cu sub 2 O sub x superconductor

Technical Report · Fri Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1988

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7158447· OSTI ID:7158447

Veal, B. W.; Paulikas, A. P.; Downey, J. W.

The x-ray photoemission spectroscopy (XPS) signatures of Cu core levels in CaSr{sub 2}Bi{sub 2}Cu{sub 2}O{sub x} are distinctly different from those of Bi and of Ca in this high {Tc} superconductor. The Cu signatures are very similar to those of Cu in YBa{sub 2}Cu{sub 3}O{sub 6.9}. The Cu 2p spectra, in both cases, indicate that the photoexcited ion has poor (ionic) coupling to screening electrons. In contrast, the spectra of Bi and Ca in CaSr{sub 2}Bi{sub 2}Cu{sub 2}O{sub x} are indicative of good (metallic) coupling between the ion and screening electrons. These observations illuminate the connection between high {Tc} superconductivity and the coupling of Cu ions with conduction electrons. 15 refs., 4 figs.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/ER
• DOE Contract Number: W-31109-ENG-38
• OSTI ID: 7158447
• Report Number(s): ANL/PPRNT-90-209; ON: DE90009166
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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