Published May 11, 1998 | Version v1
Journal article

The ratio of small polarons to free carriers in La2-xSrxCuO4 derived from susceptibility measurements

  • 1. Physik-Institut der Universitaet Zuerich, CH-8057 Zuerich (Switzerland)
  • 2. Laboratorium fuer Festkoerperphysik, ETH Zuerich, CH-8093 (Switzerland)

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The normal-state spin susceptibility χ of La2-xSrxCuO4 was measured as a function of doping x. For x≤xt=0.09, χ is well described by small-polaron theory. For x≥xt, a temperature-independent Pauli component is present in χ as well. These results indicate the coexistence of small polarons and free carriers above the transition concentration xt. The concentration of the free carriers increases rapidly with x-xt, reaching a maximum for optimal doping (x=0.15). The large mass anisotropy of the polarons is obtained quantitatively from the χ-measurements. (author). Letter-to-the-editor

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Journal Title
Journal of Physics. Condensed Matter
Journal Volume
10
Journal Issue
18
Journal Page Range
p. L291-L296
ISSN
0953-8984

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