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Coherent vs incoherent interlayer transport in layered metals.

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. B

The magnetic-field, temperature, and angular dependence of the interlayer magnetoresistance of two different quasi-two-dimensional (2D) organic superconductors is reported. For {kappa}-(BEDT-TTF){sub 2}I{sub 3}, where BEDT-TTF is bisethylenedithio-tetrathiafulvalene, we find a well-resolved peak in the angle-dependent magnetoresistance at {Theta}=90 degrees (field parallel to the layers). This clear-cut proof for the coherent nature of the interlayer transport is absent for {beta}{double_prime}-(BEDT-TTF){sub 2}SF{sub 5}CH{sub 2}CF{sub 2}SO{sub 3}. This and the nonmetallic behavior of the magnetoresistance suggest an incoherent quasiparticle motion for the latter 2D metal.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
Sponsoring Organization:
SC
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357
OSTI ID:
949356
Report Number(s):
ANL/MSD/JA-40223
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. B, Journal Name: Phys. Rev. B Journal Issue: 18 ; May 1, 2002 Vol. 65; ISSN PRBMDO; ISSN 0163-1829
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
ENGLISH

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