Local characterization of a heavy-fermion superconductor via sub-Kelvin magnetic force microscopy
Journal Article
·
· Applied Physics Letters
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
Similar Records
Polarity compensation mechanisms on the perovskite surface KTaO3(001)
Scattering evidence of positional charge correlations in polyelectrolyte complexes
Direct functionalization of C−H bonds by electrophilic anions
Journal Article
·
2018
· Science
·
OSTI ID:1437315
+5 more
Scattering evidence of positional charge correlations in polyelectrolyte complexes
Journal Article
·
2023
· Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
·
OSTI ID:1993116
+5 more
Direct functionalization of C−H bonds by electrophilic anions
Journal Article
·
2020
· Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
·
OSTI ID:1657615
+12 more