In-situ growth of Y1Ba2Cu3O7-x films by molecular beam epitaxy with an activated oxygen source

  • J. Kwo
  • , M. Hong
  • , D. J. Trevor
  • , R. M. Fleming
  • , A. E. White
  • , J. P. Mannaerts
  • , R. C. Farrow
  • , A. R. Kortan
  • , K. T. Short

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Abstract

Epitaxial, (001) oriented Y1Ba2Cu3O7-x thin films were grown on MgO(100) by molecular beam epitaxy at 650°C. The activated oxygen species were produced by a remote microwave-excited discharge in a flow tube. Remarkable improvements of superconducting properties were demonstrated due to enhancements of the flow speed of O2 stream. The as-prepared films 500Å thick show reproducibly R=0 transitions at 89K, and a ρ{variant}(100K) of 70 μΩ-cm. Ultrathin films 90Å thick still exhibit metallic-like resistivity, and a Tc(R=0) of 70K.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)623-624
Number of pages2
JournalPhysica C: Superconductivity and its Applications
Volume162-164
Issue numberPART 1
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1989
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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