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Title: Local characterization of a heavy-fermion superconductor via sub-Kelvin magnetic force microscopy

Journal Article · · Applied Physics Letters
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0028517 · OSTI ID:1737702

Using magnetic force microscopy operating at sub-Kelvin temperatures, we characterize the heavy fermion superconductor CeCoIn5. We pinpoint the absolute London penetration depth of λ(0)=435 ± 20 nm and report its temperature dependence, which is closely linked to the symmetry of the superconducting gap. In addition, we directly measure the pinning force of individual Abrikosov vortices and estimate the critical current density of jc=9×104 A/cm2. In contrast to the related, well-established tunnel diode oscillator technique, our method is capable of resolving inhomogeneities locally on the micrometer scale at ultra-low temperature.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
Basic Energy Sciences; Division of Materials Sciences; Engineering
OSTI ID:
1737702
Journal Information:
Applied Physics Letters, Journal Name: Applied Physics Letters Vol. 117 Journal Issue: 25; ISSN 0003-6951
Publisher:
American Institute of PhysicsCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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