Coexistence of superconductivity and magnetism in the Tm-based superconductor probed by muon spin relaxation

Naoki Kase; Jun Akimitsu; Yasuyuki Ishii; Takao Suzuki; Isao Watanabe; Masanori Miyazaki; Masatoshi Hiraishi; Soshi Takeshita; Ryosuke Kadono

doi:10.1016/j.physb.2008.11.185

Coexistence of superconductivity and magnetism in the Tm-based superconductor probed by muon spin relaxation

Naoki Kase, Jun Akimitsu, Yasuyuki Ishii, Takao Suzuki, Isao Watanabe, Masanori Miyazaki, Masatoshi Hiraishi, Soshi Takeshita, Ryosuke Kadono

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Abstract

The magnetic property of a thulium-based superconductor, Tm₅Rh₆Sn₁₈ (superconducting transition temperature T_c = 2.2 K), is investigated by muon spin relaxation (μ SR). Below around 6 K, the development of a quasi-static local magnetic field is clearly inferred from the observation of spontaneous oscillation signal in the μ SR spectra under zero external field, where the magnetism persists even below T_c. The internal magnetic field at the muon site, H_μ, is estimated to be approximately 175 Oe. The fractional volume of the magnetic component is estimated to be 100%, strongly suggesting that the magnetism coexists with superconductivity.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	740-742
Number of pages	3
Journal	Physica B: Condensed Matter
Volume	404
Issue number	5-7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physb.2008.11.185
Publication status	Published - Apr 15 2009
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

(Sn Tm) Tm Rh Sn
Magnetism
Superconductivity
μ SR

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Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Condensed Matter Physics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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