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Title: Composition and Field-Tuned Magnetism and Superconductivity in Nd1-xCexCoIn5

Journal Article · · Physical Review B: Condensed Matter and Materials Physics

Abstract: The Nd1-xCexCoIn5 alloys evolve from local moment magnetism (x = 0) to heavy fermion superconductivity (x =1). Magnetic order is observed over a broad range of x. For a substantial range of x (0.83 <= x <= 0.95) in the temperature - composition phase diagram we find that superconductivity may coexist with spin - density wave magnetic order at the Fermi surface. We show that a delicate balance betwen superconducting and magnetic instabilities can be reversibly tuned by both the Ce/Nd ratio and magnetic field, offering a new and unique model electronic system.

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Lab. (BNL), Upton, NY (United States). National Synchrotron Light Source
Sponsoring Organization:
Doe - Office Of Science
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC02-98CH10886
OSTI ID:
960024
Report Number(s):
BNL-83010-2009-JA; PRBMDO; TRN: US1005880
Journal Information:
Physical Review B: Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, Vol. 77, Issue 16; ISSN 0163-1829
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English