Harmonic generation by field modulation of the microwave absorption of YBa2Cu3O7 and granular lead thin films

S. Revenaz*, J. Dumas, A. Gerber

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Abstract

We report the results of comparative studies of low frequency harmonic generation in the microwave reflected power by application of an ac magnetic field in high-Tc and conventional low-Tc granular lead superconducting thin films. While in all samples even harmonics are found, the fundamental is observed just below Tc in granular materials. A strong anisotropy of the amplitude of the harmonics is found. These effects are discussed in relation with the microstructure and in terms of viscous flux motion.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)180-183
Number of pages4
JournalPhysica C: Superconductivity and its Applications
Volume180
Issue number1-4
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 1991
Externally publishedYes

Funding

FundersFunder number
ECCSC1-0038C

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