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Transport properties of ZrN superconducting films

A. Cassinese, M. Iavarone, R. Vaglio, M. Grimsditch, S. Uran

DOI 10.1103/PhysRevB.62.13915 · Physical Review B

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Abstract

Superconductivity in nitrides presents intriguing aspects related to the role of optical phonons. In the present paper we report on high-quality superconducting zirconium nitride film preparation and characterization (including Raman scattering) as well as on both dc and microwave frequency transport properties. The high-temperature dc resistivity shows no evidence of saturation effects, possibly due to the low electron-phonon coupling. Surface impedance data can be well fitted by the standard BCS expressions. The data provide further evidence of the “conventional” nature of superconductivity in these compounds.

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FormulaReported Tc (K)Pressure (GPa)Type
ZrN

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8.1Pressure not reportedonset
ZrN

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8Pressure not reportedunknown
VN

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—Pressure not reportedunknown

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