Determination of Tc, vortex creation and vortex imaging of a superconducting Nb film using low-temperature magnetic force microscopy

Authors :: Roseman, M.
Grutter, P.
Source :: Journal of Applied Physics. May 15, 2002, Vol. 91 Issue 10, p8840, 3 p.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: Repulsive Meissner interaction between the magnetic tip and sample is used for determining the critical temperature of a superconducting Nb film. Vortex creation by the stray field of the tip with two vortices that are nucleated simultaneously and in succession is observed.

Subjects :: Electric currents, Vagrant -- Analysis
Niobium -- Magnetic properties
Superconductors -- Magnetic properties
Physics

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