Proximity-effect studies of Nb-based bilayers with s-p, rare-earth and heavy-fermion metals
Abstract
Utilizing a thickness-spread technique, proximity-effect studies of Nb juxtaposed with rare-earth alloys and a heavy-fermion metal (CeCu 6) have been undertaken. The 20 to 1000 Å thick Nb films exhibit a bulk Tc down to a 130 Å thickness and the mean free path at low temperature is limited by interface scattering. Preliminary data and experimental directions are reported.
- Publication:
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Physica B+C
- Pub Date:
- December 1985
- DOI:
- 10.1016/0378-4363(85)90440-1
- Bibcode:
- 1985PhyBC.135...77G