Unusual vortex dynamics in Nb-a-Si multilayers with strong interlayer coupling

J. D. Hettinger, B. R. Washburn, N. B. Remmes, D. G. Steel, K. E. Gray, Eric E. Fullerton, C. H. Sowers

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

4 Scopus citations

Abstract

We observe an unexpected, new dissipation peak as a function of magnetic field orientation in Nb–a-Si multilayers. This peak depends differently on current, anisotropy, and magnetic field to the usual dissipation in layered anisotropic superconductors which is also seen. This new peak is most easily visible for thin a-Si layers and is consistent with a crossover from 3D to 2D vortex behavior as the field direction approaches the plane of the layers.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)5280-5283
Number of pages4
JournalPhysical Review Letters
Volume77
Issue number26
DOIs
StatePublished - 1996
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Physics and Astronomy

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Unusual vortex dynamics in Nb-a-Si multilayers with strong interlayer coupling'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this