Published October 15, 1990 | Version v1
Journal article

Application of a near coincidence site lattice theory to the orientations of YBa2Cu3O7-x grains on (001) MgO substrates

  • 1. Bellcore, Red Bank, NJ (USA)
  • 2. Physics Department, Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ (USA)

Description

Various orientations of YBa2Cu3O7-x grains in polycrystalline films prepared on (001)MgO substrates by in situ laser deposition were determined using electron diffraction. Eight different types of in-plane orientations have been observed. These orientations agree well with the prediction of a simplified theory of near coincidence site lattice between YBa2Cu3O7-x and MgO. The YBa2Cu3O7-x grains were found to have a high probability of forming low angle or low Σ boundaries among themselves. These grain boundaries are of low energy and should exhibit a high connectivity of Cu-O-Cu chains. Therefore, YBa2Cu3O7-x thin films on MgO can attain a Tc of ∼90 K and a Jc of ∼106 A/cm2 at 77 K

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Journal Title
Applied Physics Letters
Journal Volume
57
Journal Issue
16
Series
Appl. Phys. Lett.
Journal Page Range
1690-1692
ISSN
0003-6951
CODEN
APPLA