Anisotropy of non-equilibrium quasi-particle dynamics in single-crystal YBa2Cu3O7-δ

We report measurements of non-equilibrium quasi-particle dynamics in detwinned single-crystals of YBCO using femtosecond time-resolved reflectance. Distinct contributions arising from the a- and b-axis response are separately identified for the first time using polarised light. The a-axis component...

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Main Authors: Gay, P, Stevens, C, Smith, D, Chen, C, Ryan, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2000