ISSN:
1573-7357
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Measurements of the Nernst effect over a wide range of magnetic field and temperature in a nearly reversible alloy (Nb80Mo20, T c = 4.15 K, κ ∼- 4.1) are reported. Data are presented in the form of vortex transport entropy S d computed from the Nernst effect. At T = 3.5 K, values of S d (Nernst) agree well with values of S d (Ettingshausen) for fields between about 2H c1 and 0.5H c2 ,in spite of the fact that pinning forces for current-induced motion exceed those for thermally induced motion by a factor of ten at this temperature. Our measurements indicate that S d (B ≃- 0, T) 〉 S i (B ≃- 0, T) for T ≲ 0.63T C ,where S i is the entropy of formation per vortex. Values of S d (0, T) are compared with low-field theory. The pinning forces are discussed in terms of surface pinning.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00116967
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