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Persistence of characteristics of an ordered flux line lattice above the second peak in $Bi_2Sr_2CaCu_2O_{8+ delta}$

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 نشر من قبل Alain Pautrat
 تاريخ النشر 2007
  مجال البحث فيزياء
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We report Small Angle Neutron Scattering measurements of the flux lines lattice (FLL) in $Bi_2Sr_2CaCu_2O_{8+ delta}$. As previously reported, the scattered intensity decreases strongly when the magnetic field is increased, but it remains measurable far above the second peak. The direct observation of Bragg peaks proves that the characteristics of a lattice are still present. No structural features related to a symmetry breaking, such as a liquid like or an amorphous state, can be observed. However, the associated scattered intensity is very low and is difficult to explain. We discuss the coexistence between two FLL states as a possible interpretation.



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