| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/M94625/01 |
| Title: |
EFFECT OF PSEUODO-GAP ON THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY OF SINGLE CRYSTALS OF YBCO |
| Principal Investigator: |
Cooper, Professor J |
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| Department: |
Superconductivity (IRC) |
| Organisation: |
University of Cambridge |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 September 2000 |
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31 August 2001 |
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38,469
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| Materials Characterisation |
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We will measure the thermal conductivity of untwinned single crystals of yttrium-based high temperature superconductors, specifically Y-123 and Y-124. The Y-123 will be studied for a range of hole dopings, varied by appropriate oxygen annealing, in order to assess the effect of the normal state pseudo-gap and hole doping on the thermal conductivity. Comparison will be made between results for underdoped Y-123 and Y-124, in order to evaluate the effect of chain disorder on the thermal conductivity, and whether inter-layer couplings plays a role. Final tests and initial measurements will be made on a high field thermal conductivity system which is currently under development.
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