ISSN:
1573-7357
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract The ratio of nuclear saturation magnetization and superconducting critical field, μ 0 M sat / B S0*≡∈, classifies the strength of mutual influence of nuclear magnetism and superconductivity. In order to investigate the interplay of both phenomena for the three distinct cases ∈ ≪ 1, ∈ ≍ 1, and ∈ ≫ 1 we have measured the ac susceptibility of Al, of the intermetallic compound AuIn 2 , and of the metal hydride TiH 2.07 at ultralow temperatures, 17 μK ≤ T ≤ 1 K, as function of static field 0 ≤ B ≤ 15 mT. For Al, the interplay enables an absolute measurement of the nuclear magnetization. For AuIn 2 , we get a steep decrease of B S (T) and a broadening of the superconducting transition in its nuclear ferromagnetic phase. Surprisingly, the nuclear ferromagnetic state coexists with type-I superconductivity in AuIn 2. The metal hydride TiH 2.07 , which is under present investigation, is a good candidate to show reentrant superconductivity.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1022565607158
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