Vortices at planar defects in layered superconductors

A. Gurevich, M. Benkraouda, and John R. Clem
Phys. Rev. B 54, 13196 – Published 1 November 1996
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Abstract

We propose a self-consistent nonlocal approach for the description of vortices in layered supeconductors that contain planar defects parallel to the layers. The model takes account of interlayer Josephson coupling and of a reduced maximum Josephson current density j0′ across the defect as compared to j0 for other interlayer junctions. Analytical formulas that describe the structure of both static and moving vortices, including the nonlinear Josephson core region, are obtained. Within the framework of the model, we have calculated the lower critical field Hc1, vortex mass M, viscous drag coefficient μ, and the nonlinear current-voltage characteristic V(j) for a vortex moving along planar defects. It is shown that for identical junctions (j0′=j0) our approach reproduces results of Clem, Coffey, and Hao [Phys. Rev. B 42, 6209 (1990); 44, 2732 (1991); 44, 6903 (1991)] for μ, M, and Hc1. In the opposite limit j0′≪j0, our model gives an Abrikosov vortex with anisotropic Josephson core described by a nonlocal Josephson electrodynamics. A sign change in the curvature of V(j) is shown to occur due to a crossover between underdamped (TTc) and overdamped TTc dynamics of interlayer junctions as the temperature T is increased. Implications of the results on the c-axis current transport in high-Tc superconductors are discussed. © 1996 The American Physical Society.

  • Received 6 June 1996

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.54.13196

©1996 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

A. Gurevich

  • Applied Superconductivity Center, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin 53706

M. Benkraouda and John R. Clem

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

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Vol. 54, Iss. 18 — 1 November 1996

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