The Real Structure of High-Tc Superconductors

Using data obtained by researchers at the Institute of Solid State Physics in Chernogolovka, CIS, this monograph reviews experimental studies that reveal the relationship between the atomic structure and the physical behaviour of high-Tc superconductors.

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In this text, experts review experimental studies that directly reveal the relationship between the atomic structure and physical behaviour of high-Tc superconductors. The thorough discussion centres on twins, twin boundaries, the vortex lattice, and magnetic and mechanical properties in connection with structural imperfections. Particular attention is paid to the role of the oxygen atom in the Y-Ba-Cu-0 and La-Cu-0 species. The experimental methods evaluated include electron and X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy and Moessbauer spectroscopy. The text makes data obtained at the Institute of Solid State Physics at Chemogolovka accessible to the wider international community of researchers in superconductivity.