Published February 1, 2012 | Version v1
Journal article

Magnetism and superconductivity in Eu0.2Sr0.8(Fe0.86Co0.14)2As2 probed by 75As NMR

  • 1. Max-Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids, D-01187 Dresden (Germany)
  • 2. School of Physics, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram 695016 (India)
  • 3. I. Physikalisches Institut, Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, D-37077 Göttingen (Germany)

Description

We report bulk superconductivity (SC) in Eu0.2Sr0.8(Fe0.86Co0.14)2As2 single crystals by means of electrical resistivity, magnetic susceptibility and specific heat measurements with Tc ≃ 20 K and an antiferromagnetic (AFM) ordering of Eu2+ moments at TN ≃ 2.0 K in zero field. 75As NMR experiments have been performed in the two external field directions (H ∥ ab) and (H ∥ c). 75As-NMR spectra are analysed in terms of first-order quadrupolar interaction. Spin-lattice relaxation rates (1/T1) follow a T3 law in the temperature range 4.2-15 K. There is no signature of a Hebel-Slichter coherence peak just below the SC transition, indicating a non-s-wave or s± type of superconductivity. In the temperature range 160-18 K 1/T1T follows the C/(T+θ) law reflecting 2D AFM spin fluctuations. (paper)

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Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0953-8984/24/4/045702

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Journal Title
Journal of Physics. Condensed Matter
Journal Volume
24
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
[6 p.]
ISSN
0953-8984
CODEN
JCOMEL