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Superconductivity (and Magnetism) in the Nickel Borocarbides

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An overview of superconductivity in the rare-earth nickel borocarbides (RNi2B2C, where R represents a rare earth element or Y) is presented, with an emphasis on the interplay between magnetism and superconductivity in general and the behavior of the nonmagnetic superconductors YNi2B2C and LuNi2B2C, in particular. Some open questions are identified.

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  1. Department of Physics, Occidental College, Los Angeles, California, 90041

    G. M. Schmiedeshoff, C. De Boer, M. V. Tompkins & W. P. Beyermann

  2. National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Pulse Facility, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico, 87545

    A. H. Lacerda

  3. Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545

    J. L. Smith

  4. Ames Laboratory and Department of Physics and Astronomy, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, 50011

    P. C. Canfield

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Schmiedeshoff, G.M., De Boer, C., Tompkins, M.V. et al. Superconductivity (and Magnetism) in the Nickel Borocarbides. Journal of Superconductivity 13, 847–853 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1007815726441

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