High resolution X-ray scattering techniques for studying the sliding CDWS distortions, in NbSe 3
Abstract
The phase gradient in a sliding-charge density wave (CDW), which is observable as a longitudinal shift, q∝∂ φ/∂ x, of the CDW satellite peak position, is due to the conversion free-electrons↔CDW-condensate, at the current electrodes. Using high resolution X-ray scattering techniques and time-resolved techniques, we monitor, on thin NbSe 3 whiskers, the shift, q( x), and its relaxation, q( t), upon switching off the current.
- Publication:
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Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A
- Pub Date:
- July 2001
- DOI:
- 10.1016/S0168-9002(01)00562-9
- Bibcode:
- 2001NIMPA.467.1010R
