ISSN:
1434-6036
Keywords:
74.30.Gn
;
74.70.Vy
;
78.47.+p
;
84.40.Cb
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract The polarized reflectance of thea-b plane of single-domain Bi2Sr2CaCu2O8 crystals is anisotropic above and belowT c . The normal-state infrared conductivity is higher forE‖a whereas the high-frequency conductivity is higher alongb, particularly for transitions associated with the Bi−O layers. BelowT c there is a definite anisotropy to the far-infrared absorption, with a finite absorption forE‖b down to ≈20 meV. This anisotropy of thea-b plane could be due either to anisotropy of the superconducting gap or to anisotropy of the midinfrared component to the conductivity.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01320677