Samenvatting
We present triple-axis neutron scattering studies of low-energy magnetic fluctuations in strongly underdoped La2-xSrxCuO4 with x=0.05, 0.06 and 0.07, providing quantitative evidence for a direct competition between these fluctuations and superconductivity. At dopings x=0.06 and x=0.07, three-dimensional superconductivity is found, while only a very weak signature of two-dimensional superconductivity residing in the CuO2 planes is detectable for x=0.05. We find a surprising suppression of the low-energy fluctuations by an external magnetic field at all three dopings. This implies that the response of two-dimensional superconductivity to a magnetic field is similar to that of a bulk superconductor. Our results provide direct evidence of a very gradual onset of superconductivity in cuprates.
Originele taal-2 | English |
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Artikelnummer | 174514 |
Aantal pagina's | 6 |
Tijdschrift | Physical Review B |
Volume | 107 |
Nummer van het tijdschrift | 17 |
DOI's | |
Status | Published - 1-mei-2023 |