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Coexistence of ferromagnetism and superconductivity in ErRh4B4 single crystals probed by dynamic magnetic susceptibility

Journal Article · · Physical Review B
OSTI ID:974035
High-resolution measurements of the dynamic magnetic susceptibility are reported for the ferromagnetic, reentrant superconductor ErRh{sub 4}B{sub 4}. A detailed investigation of the coexisting regime reveals unusual temperature-asymmetry on warming and cooling and magnetically anisotropic behavior. The superconducting phase appears via a series of discontinuous steps upon warming from the ferromagnetic normal phase, whereas the ferromagnetic phase develops via a more gradual transition upon cooling from the superconducting phase. A model based on local field inhomogeneity is proposed to explain these observations.
Research Organization:
Ames Laboratory (AMES), Ames, IA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-07CH11358
OSTI ID:
974035
Report Number(s):
IS-J 7405
Journal Information:
Physical Review B, Journal Name: Physical Review B Journal Issue: 10 Vol. 77; ISSN 1098-0121
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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