Towards a two-dimensional superconducting state of La(2-x)Sr(x)CuO4 in a moderate external magnetic field.

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Journal Article

We report a novel aspect of the competition and coexistence between magnetism and superconductivity in the high-T(c) cuprate La(2-x)Sr(x)CuO4 (La214). With a modest magnetic field applied H parallel c axis, we monitored the infrared signature of pair tunneling between the CuO2 planes and discovered the complete suppression of interlayer coupling in a series of underdoped La214 single crystals. We find that the in-plane superconducting properties remain intact, in spite of enhanced magnetism in the planes.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Schafgans, AA; LaForge, AD; Dordevic, SV; Qazilbash, MM; Padilla, WJ; Burch, KS; Li, ZQ; Komiya, S; Ando, Y; Basov, DN

Published Date

  • April 16, 2010

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 104 / 15

Start / End Page

  • 157002 -

PubMed ID

  • 20482012

Pubmed Central ID

  • 20482012

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1079-7114

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0031-9007

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1103/physrevlett.104.157002

Language

  • eng