Nonlinear microwave emission in Ba0.6K0.4BiO3 crystals near Tc

We report a detailed investigation of harmonic generation at microwave frequencies in Ba_0.6K_0.4BiO₃ crystals. Second- and third-harmonic signals are investigated as a function of temperature, external magnetic field and input power level, at temperatures close to T_c. The experimental data are discussed in the framework of a phenomenological theory, based on the two-fluid model, which assumes that the microwave and the static fields, penetrating the sample within the penetration depth, perturb the partial concentrations of the normal and condensate fluids. We show that the enhanced nonlinear effects detected near T_c in Ba_0.6K_0.4BiO₃ and YBa₂Cu₃O₇ crystals may have the same origin. However, in order to account for the experimental data of Ba_0.6K_0.4BiO₃, one needs to involve a distribution of T_c over the crystal.     

Pinning enhancement in MgB2-magnetic particles composites

The temperature dependence of microwave absorption hysteresis is measured in superconducting composites, prepared from MgB₂ and powders of magnetic Ni, Co, and non-magnetic Ti. In MgB₂–Ni and MgB₂–Ti composites the increase of microwave absorption hysteresis, by 150% and 25%, respectively, is found. In both cases this is connected with pinning enhancement. In MgB₂–Co composites a decrease of the superconducting transition temperature and worsening of pinning properties are observed.     

Magnetic hysteresis of the magnetoresistance and the critical current density in polycrystalline YBa2Cu3O7−δ–Ag superconductors

A systematic study of the magnetic hysteresis in transport properties of polycrystalline YBa₂Cu₃O_7−δ–Ag compounds has been made based on two kinds of measurements at 77 K and under applied magnetic fields up to 30 mT: critical current density J_c(B_a) and magnetoresistance R(B_a). The R(B_a) curves show a minimum in their decreasing branch occurring at B=B_min which was found to be both the excitation current I_ex and the maximum applied magnetic field B_am dependent. In addition, for a certain value of B_am>5 mT, we have observed that B_min increases with increasing I_ex and reaches a saturation value. The J_c(B_a) curves show a maximum in decreasing applied magnetic fields occurring at B=B_max. We have also found that B_max increases with increasing B_am and reaches a saturation value. The minimum in the R(B_a) and the maximum in J_c(B_a) curves were found to be related to the trapped flux within the grains. All the experimental results are discussed within the context of the flux dynamics and transport mechanisms in these high-T_c materials.     

Rydberg原子nS1/2→(n+1)S1/2双光子激发EIT-AT光谱

主要研究了热原子蒸气池中铯Rydberg原子nS_1/2→(n+1)S_1/2微波耦合的双光子光谱.铯原子基态(6S_1/2)、第一激发态(6P_3/2)、Rydberg态(69S_1/2)形成阶梯型三能级系统,弱探测光作用于基态到激发态6S_1/2→6P_3/2的跃迁,强耦合光则作用于6P_3/2→69S_1/2的Rydberg跃迁形成电磁感应透明(EIT)效应,实现对Rydberg原子的光学探测.频率fMW=11.735 GHz的微波场耦合69S_1/2→70S_1/2的Rydberg跃迁,形成微波双光子光谱.利用EIT-AT分裂光谱研究微波电场强度对双光子光谱的影响.研究表明:在强微波场作用时,EIT-AT分裂与微波场功率成正比,而弱微波场时的EIT-AT分裂与微波场功率成非线性依赖关系,理论计算与实验测量结果相一致.本文的研究对微波电场的精密测量具有一定的指导意义.     

Evidence for pinning by (Sr,Ca)2CuOy particles in partial-melting processed bulk Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8+δ ceramics

Flux distributions of partial-melting processed Bi₂Sr₂CaCu₂O_8+δ ceramics are obtained using magneto-optic imaging. In remanent states (μ₀H_a=0 T), large amounts of trapped flux are observed along (Sr,Ca)₂CuO_y particles embedded in the Bi₂Sr₂CaCu₂O_8+δ matrix. Despite the relatively large size of these particles (up to 30 μm), the pinning effect is similar to that of Y₂BaCuO₅ particles in melt-processed YBa₂Cu₃O_7−δ. Furthermore, we discuss how the pinning capability of non-superconducting particles of different sizes and densities will show up in magneto-optic images.     

Systematics of flux jumps and the stabilizing effect of flux creep in a La1.86Sr0.14CuO4 single crystal

Flux jumps have been observed in a large (138 mg) single crystal of La_1.86Sr_0.14CuO₄. Both complete and incomplete flux jumps are observed with the energy dissipated by complete flux jumps consistent with temperature rises to nearly T_c. The systematics of these flux jumps with respect to field history, temperature and the time duration of the hysteresis measurements are reported. The field at which flux jumps first occur and their subsequent spacing are not consistent with a simple adiabatic theory of flux jumps for our experimental conditions. Instead, the crystal is observed to be stabilized against flux jumps by flux creep which occurs during the time interval over which field steps are accomplished as well as during imposed time intervals between field steps.     

SiO2 passivation film effects on microwave characteristics of YBa2Cu3O7−x-based resonators

SiO₂ film coated as a passivation layer for YBa₂Cu₃O_7−x (YBCO)-based microwave devices is investigated by measuring the microwave characteristics of microstrip line resonators. The SiO₂ film is deposited with its 0.3 to 0.4 μm thickness by a sputtering method using Ar + 30%O₂ plasma. These deposition conditions do not degrade the microwave characteristics and the critical temperature (T_c). Next, the SiO₂ film coated resonators are compared with the uncoated ones for two kinds of degradation conditions: a 200°C annealing in air, and an exposure to air at 85°C and 85% RH (relative humidity). We find that the SiO₂ passivation film prevents the YBCO thin film from the surface degradation and reacting with water.     

Pinning model derived from resistive measurements on melt processed Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8

On melt processed samples of the 86 K superconductor Bi₂Sr₂CaCu₂O₈ we have performed resistive measurements in the low field limit B0.13 T and 40 KT77 K. The voltage drop is found to rise exponentially with current E ∝exp j/j₀, which is interpreted in terms of thermal activation of pinned flux lines. An activation energy U₀(T)90 meV is derived from the transition width j₀(T) and is related to a plausible core pinning interaction of flux lines with normal conducting precipitates. This reproduces the measured j_c(B, T) values in the whole regime investigated. We conclude that pinning centers must have a minimum size in order to control flux creep. Finally we demonstrate that conventional summation of the single site pinning forces cannot account for the observed macroscopic depinning current density.     

高浓度Er~(3+)掺杂Y_3Sc_2Ga_3O_(12)晶体的吸收光谱与晶体场模型研究

采用提拉法生长出了高浓度掺铒(35 at%)钇钪镓石榴石(Er:YSGG)激光晶体.测试了该晶体在340—1700 nm波段内的吸收光谱,对其中Er3+的实验能级进行了分析指认.用Er:YSGG的102个实验Stark能级,拟合了它的自由离子参数和晶体场参数,均方根误差(拟合精度)σ为10.34 cm-1.结果表明,参数化Stark能级的拟合结果与实验光谱符合得较好.将拟合得到的Er:YSGG实验结果与文献中已报道Er:YAG的自由离子参数和晶体场参数进行了比较.指出Er:YSGG具有较强的晶体场相互作用或许是其激光效率较高的主要原因之一.     

Temperature pulse induced thermal instability in Y1Ba2Cu3O7−δ superconductors

As a common effect of a large and variable temperature gradient and a temperature pulse, a thermal instability of a new type has been observed in high-T_c superconductors. The primary effect is the temporal change of local energy density, that causes a dynamic state of simultaneously coexisting normal and superconducting domains, establishing a spatial and temporal variation of superconducting and normal states. The fluctuation of the ratio of the superconducting and normal volume fractions can be detected by the oscillation of DC and AC voltages measured on the samples. Supposing that every jump of the AC voltage represents the transformation of a single coherent domain, it leads to the average value of the linear dimension of domains as 2.1 mm, characteristic time of the transformation as 7.5 s and velocity of the propagation of this effect as 0.3 mm/s in the case of Y₁Ba₂Cu₃O_7−δ specimens. The macroscopic consequence of the thermal disturbance introduced into the sample is the appearance of a giant flux creep. Its existence is confirmed by comparison of our measurements to others, by analytical and numerical calculations of the forces acting on the vortices and by evaluation of the effect of the huge fluctuation created in the samples by our experiments.     

Influence of fluctuations on thermal conductivity of high-Tc YBa2Cu3O7−δ superconductor

To study a behavior of the thermal conductivity near T_c specific heat and thermal diffusivity of the YBa₂Cu₃O_7−δ high-T_c ceramics were simultaneously measured. Close to T_c = 92.30 K the thermal diffusivity and the thermal conductivity discovered minima and the specific heat – maximum. Quantitative analysis of the influence of thermodynamical fluctuations showed the same power laws with Gaussian exponent equal to 0.5 and existing of crossover from the 3D Gaussian to 3D XY critical behavior in the specific heat and thermal conductivity at the approach to T_c. To explain the minimum in thermal conductivity at T_c we propose a mechanism of scattering of phonons on the superconducting fluctuations.     

The flux jumps in high TcBi1.7Pb0.3Sr2Ca2Cu3Oy bulk superconductor

There was giant flux jumps in high Tc Bi_1.7Pb_0.3Sr₂Ca₂Cu₃O_y bulk superconductor. The relaxation time, τ, decreased with both the increase of magnetic field and the rise of temperature. The maximum τ was about 40 min.. The average-dM/dt increased with both the increase of magnetic field and the rise of temperature. The minimum average-dM/dt was about 4.1×10⁻²G/min.. The flux jump weakened with time. It was dependent on the decrease of gradient of magnetic flux density dn/dx in the sample.     

无锂助熔剂B_2O_3对Li_(1.3)Al_(0.3)Ti_(1.7)(PO_4)_3固体电解质离子电导率的影响

采用固相法制备锂离子电池用固体电解质磷酸钛锂铝Li_(1.3)Al_(0.3)Ti_(1.7)(PO_4)_3(LATP),研究了不同烧结温度以及助熔剂对LATP固体电解质离子电导率的影响.采用X射线衍射、能谱分析、扫描电镜和交流阻抗等方法,研究样品的结构特征、元素含量、形貌特征以及离子导电性能.结果表明,在900?C烧结可以获得结构致密、离子电导率较高的纯相LATP陶瓷固体电解质.与添加助熔剂Li BO2的样品进行对比实验发现,采用B_2O_3代替LiBO_2作为助熔剂也可以提高烧结样品的离子电导率,并且电解质的离子电导率随助熔剂添加量的增大,先增大后减小,其中添加质量百分比为2%的B_2O_3的样品具有最高的室温离子电导率,为1.61×10~(-3)S/cm.     

N_2-H_2容性耦合等离子体电非对称效应的particle-in-cell/Monte Carlo模拟

H_2-N_2混合气体电容性耦合射频放电在有机低介电系数材料刻蚀中具潜在研究意义.采用paxticle-incell/Monte Carlo模型模拟了双频(13.56 MHz/27.12 MHz)电压源分别接在结构对称的两个电极上的H_2-N_2容性耦合等离子体特征,研究了其电非对称效应.模拟结果表明,通过调节两谐波间的相位角θ,可以改变其电场、等离子体密度、离子流密度的轴向分布及离子轰击电极的能量分布.当相位角θ为0°时,低频电极(晶片)附近主要离子(H_3~+)的密度最小,离子(H_3~+,H_2~+,H~+)轰击低频电极的流密度及平均能量最高;当θ从0°变化90°时,低频电极的自偏压从-103V到106V近似线性增加,轰击电极的离子流密度变化约±18%,H~+离子轰击低频电极的最大能量约减小2.5倍,轰击电极的平均能量约变化2倍,表明氢离子能量和离子流几乎能独立控制.     

Influence of the transparency of tunnel barriers in Nb/Al2O3/Al/Al2O3/Nb junctions on transport properties

The transparency of the tunnel barriers in double-barrier junctions influences the critical current density and the form of the current–voltage characteristics (IVC). Moreover, the barrier asymmetry is an important parameter, which has to be controlled in the technological process. We have performed a systematic study of the influence of the barrier transparency on critical current, I_C, and normal resistance, R_N, by preparing SIS and SINIS junctions under identical technological conditions and comparing their transport properties. We have fabricated Nb/Al₂O₃/Nb and Nb/Al₂O₃/Al/Al₂O₃/Nb devices with different current densities using a conventional fabrication process, varying pressure and oxidation time. The thickness of the Al middle electrode in all Nb/Al₂O₃/Al/Al₂O₃/Nb junctions was 6 nm. Patterning of the multilayers was done using conventional photolithography and the selective niobium etching process. The current density of SIS junctions was changed in the range from 0.5 to 10 kA/cm². At the same conditions the current density of SINIS devices revealed 1–100 A/cm² with non-hysteretic IVC and characteristic voltages, I_CR_N, of up to 200 μV. By comparing the experimental and theoretical temperature dependence of the I_CR_N product we estimated the barrier transparency and its asymmetry. The comparison shows a good agreement of experimental data with the theoretical model of tunneling through double-barrier structures in the dirty limit and provides the effective barrier transparency parameter γ_eff≈300. A theoretical framework is developed to study the influence of the barrier asymmetry on the current–phase relationship and it is proposed to determine the asymmetry parameter by measuring the critical current suppression as function of applied microwave power. The theoretical approach to determine the non-stationary properties of double-barrier junctions in the adiabatic regime is formulated and the results of calculations of the I–V characteristics are given in relevant limits. The existence and the magnitude of a current deficit are predicted as function of the barrier asymmetry.     

Transport coefficients and flux motion in Bi2Sr2CaCu2Ox single crystals

We present measurements of the electrical resistivity, thermal conductivity, and Hall, Nernst, and Seebeck effects in the mixed state of single crystalline Bi₂Sr₂CaCu₂O_x. It is shown that the sign of the Hall voltage changes twice as temperature decreases below T_c. From the Nernst effect we estimate the transport entropy S_φ to be about 10⁻¹⁰ erg/K cm. S_φ is equal to zero in the normal state, increases and passes through a maximum at the mixed state as expected. The temperature dependences of the thermoelectric power in magnetic fields are analogous to the resistive transition curves. These phenomena are discussed in terms of flux flow. The contribution of the flux flow to the thermal conductivity is estimated to be negligible. Lowering of the thermal conductivity at temperatures below T_c by a magnetic field is attributed to phonon scattering by the vortex lines.     

Formation of Li2O in a chemically Li-intercalated V2O5 xerogel

We studied the electronic structure of a chemically Li-intercalated V₂O₅ xerogel. The technique used in the study was V 2p and O 1s X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS). The V ions in the as-prepared V₂O₅ xerogel are mostly in a pentavalent V⁵⁺ state. The spectra show that the V ions are partially reduced to V⁴⁺ and V³⁺ states upon Li intercalation. The results also show that low Li intercalation (x<1) affects mostly O 2p–V 3d mixed states, whereas for higher Li intercalation (x>1), this mechanism saturates and leads to Li₂O formation.     

The BCC to FCC/HCP phase transformation of the Co70Fe30 alloy produced by ion irradiation of Co70Fe30/Cu discontinuous multilayers

We report on the BCC to FCC/HCP structural transformation of Co₇₀Fe₃₀ alloy produced by room temperature ion irradiation of Co₇₀Fe₃₀/Cu discontinuous multilayers. The structural changes were analyzed by X-ray diffraction and X-ray absorption spectroscopy. For this study, two different samples were examined, one irradiated with 50 keV He⁺ and another with 600 keV Kr⁺ with doses of 1×10¹⁷ and 3×10¹⁵ ions/cm², respectively. No substantial change is observed after He⁺ irradiation, while after Kr⁺ irradiation an unexpected structural transition from BCC to FCC/HCP closed packed of the Co₇₀Fe₃₀ alloy was found.     

Nd3+掺杂GdTaO4的吸收光谱分析和晶场计算

采用提拉法生长出了钕掺杂钽酸钆重闪烁单斜激光晶体(Nd³⁺:GdTaO₄). 分别测试了该晶体a向、b向和c向的吸收光谱(波段为260-2000 nm), 对其中Nd³⁺ 的实验能级进行了分析指认. 确定了Nd³⁺:GdTaO₄的102个实验Stark能级, 拟合了其自由离子参数和晶体场参数, 均方根误差(拟合精度) σ 为12.66 cm^-1. 并将拟合得到的Nd³⁺:GdTaO₄实验结果与文献中已报道的Nd³⁺:Gd_xLu_1-xTaO₄ (x=0.85)的自由离子参数和晶体场参数进行了比较. 结果表明, 参数化Stark能级的拟合结果与实验光谱符合得较好.