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LaFeAsO1-xFx: A low carrier density superconductor near itinerant magnetism

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters
Density functional studies of 26 K superconducting LaFeAs(O,F) are reported. We find a low carrier density, high density of states, N(E{sub F}), and modest phonon frequencies relative to T{sub c}. The high N(E{sub F}) leads to proximity to itinerant magnetism, with competing ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic fluctuations and the balance between these controlled by the doping level. Thus LaFeAs(O,F) is in a unique class of high T{sub c} superconductors: high N(E{sub F}) ionic metals near magnetism.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)
Sponsoring Organization:
SC USDOE - Office of Science (SC)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-00OR22725
OSTI ID:
968253
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters, Journal Name: Physical Review Letters Journal Issue: 23 Vol. 100; ISSN 0031-9007; ISSN PRLTAO
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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