Investigation of vortex behavior in the organic superconductor κ-(BEDT-TTF)2Cu(SCN)2 using muon spin rotation

Muon spin rotation (μSR) measurements have been performed on the organic superconductor κ-(BEDT-TTF)2Cu(SCN)2 in order to investigate its exotic vortex behavior. Previously unobserved features of the μSR line shapes have been measured at low fields and temperatures. In the mixed state the existence...

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Main Authors: Lee, S, Pratt, F, Blundell, S, Aegerter, C, Pattenden, P, Chow, K, Forgan, E, Sasaki, T, Hayes, W, Keller, H
Format: Journal article
Sprog:English
Udgivet: 1997
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Summary:Muon spin rotation (μSR) measurements have been performed on the organic superconductor κ-(BEDT-TTF)2Cu(SCN)2 in order to investigate its exotic vortex behavior. Previously unobserved features of the μSR line shapes have been measured at low fields and temperatures. In the mixed state the existence of a lattice composed of linear vortices is demonstrated at low fields. The breakup of this well-ordered lattice has furthermore been observed as a function of both field and temperature.