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Nanoscopic Coexistence of Magnetism and Superconductivity in YBa2Cu3O6+x Detected by Muon Spin Rotation

S. Sanna, G. Allodi, G. Concas, A. D. Hillier, R. De Renzi

DOI 10.1103/PhysRevLett.93.207001 · Physical Review Letters

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Abstract

We performed zero and transverse field muon spin rotation experiments on a large number of YBa2Cu3O6+x samples. We detect the coexistence of antiferromagnetic (AF) short range magnetism with superconductivity below Tf≲10 K in compositions 0.37≲x≲0.39. Most muons experience local AF fields, even when a SQUID detects a full superconducting volume fraction, which points to a local minimal interference organization of short AF stripes embedded in the superconductor. A detailed phase diagram is produced and the consequences of the minimal interference are discussed.

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YBa2Cu3O6+x

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YBa2Cu3O6+x

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YBa2Cu3O6.97

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La2-xSrxCuO4

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Y1-yCayBa2Cu3O6+x

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Ca1-xLaxBa2-yLayCu3O6+z

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La2-xSrxCu1-yZnyO4

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