Proximity-effect and resistance magneto-fluctuation measurements in submicron Nd 1.2Ba 1.8Cu 3O z (NBCO) nano-loops are reported to investigate coherent charge transport in the non-superconducting state. We find an unexpected inhibition of Cooper pair transport, and a destruction of the induced superconductivity, by lowering the temperature from 6 K to 250 mK. This effect is accompanied by a significant change in the conductance-voltage characteristics and the zero bias conductance response to the magnetic field, pointing to the activation of a strong pair-breaking mechanism at lower temperature. The data are discussed in the framework of mesoscopic effects specific to superconducting nanostructures, proximity effect and high temperature superconductivity
Titolo: | Coherent transport in extremely underdoped Nd1.2Ba1.8Cu3Oz nanostructures | |
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Data di pubblicazione: | 2012 | |
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Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1367-2630/14/8/083025 | |
Handle: | http://hdl.handle.net/11384/7305 | |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 1.1 Articolo in rivista |