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Title: Dynamical matching of Josephson vortex lattice with sample edge in layered high-T{sub c} superconductors : origin of periodic oscillation in the magnetic field dependence of flux flow resistance.

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett.

We numerically investigate Josephson vortex flow states in layered high-Tc superconductors motivated by a recent experimental observation for accurate periodic magnetic field dependences of the Josephson vortex flow resistance over a wide range of magnetic field (0.5--4.0 T). We confirm in our mesoscale simulations that dynamical matching of Josephson vortex lattice with sample edge is responsible for the periodic dependence. The present simulations reveal that the Josephson vortex lattice flow speed is particularly suppressed when the moment of vortex entry matches that of vortex escape. Thus, the possible matching situations are taken into account and the observed periodicity is successfully explained.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab. (ANL), Argonne, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC); CREST
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC02-06CH11357
OSTI ID:
961165
Report Number(s):
ANL/MSD/JA-45177; PRLTAO; TRN: US1003269
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett., Vol. 90, Issue 3 ; Jan. 24, 2003; ISSN 0031-9007
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
ENGLISH