Non-resonant RF and microwave response: A novel technique for the characterization of superconducting materials
Author(s) -
S. V. Bhat
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
bulletin of materials science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.35
H-Index - 72
eISSN - 0973-7669
pISSN - 0250-4707
DOI - 10.1007/bf02747226
Subject(s) - superconductivity , microwave , materials science , characterization (materials science) , spectrometer , condensed matter physics , resonance (particle physics) , absorption (acoustics) , phase (matter) , paramagnetism , magnetic field , superconducting magnet , nuclear magnetic resonance , atomic physics , physics , nanotechnology , optics , quantum mechanics , composite material
When examined using continuous wave electron paramagnetic resonance and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers, the highT c superconductors give rise to intense, low field, ‘non-resonant’ absorption signals in the superconducting state. This phenomenon can be used as a highly sensitive, contactless technique for the detection and characterization of superconductivity even in samples containing only minute amounts of the superconducting phase. Further, it can also be applied to the determination of material parameters of interest such asJ c andH c2 in addition to being a powerful way of distinguishing between weak-link superconductivity and bulk superconductivity. The details of these aspects are discussed.
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