Topography and local conductance images of YBa2Cu3O7 crystals fractured in ultra high vacuum

作者: C.J. Chen , C.C. Tsuei

DOI: 10.1016/0038-1098(89)90167-1

关键词: Electrical resistivity and conductivityQuantum tunnellingScanning tunneling microscopeUltra-high vacuumChemistryScanning electron microscopeConductanceCondensed matter physicsDensity of statesHigh-temperature superconductivityOptics

摘要: Abstract Atomic-scale topography and local dynamic conductance images of polycrystalline YBa2Cu3O7 samples fractured in ultra high vacuum are obtained with a cross-sectional scanning tunneling microscope. Topographic features found which consist strips 12 A periodicity. Simultaneous measurements normalized (d In I/dV) on these surfaces exhibit sharp contrast from strip to strip. The corresponding spectra at areas show an alternation metallic semiconducting characteristics. Possible implication the results basic understanding temperature superconductivity is discussed.

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