Transition from a mixed to a pure d-wave symmetry in superconducting optimally doped YBa2Cu3O7-x thin films under applied fields

G. Elhalel*, R. Beck, G. Leibovitch, G. Deutscher

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Abstract

We have probed the Landau levels of nodal quasiparticles by tunneling along a nodal direction of (110) oriented YBa2Cu3O7-x thin films with a magnetic field applied perpendicular to the CuO2 planes, and parallel to the film's surface. In optimally doped films and at low temperature, finite energy nodal states are clearly observed in films thinner than the London penetration depth. Above a well defined temperature, the order parameter reverts to a pure d-wave symmetry.

Original languageEnglish
Article number137002
JournalPhysical Review Letters
Volume98
Issue number13
DOIs
StatePublished - 30 Mar 2007

Funding

FundersFunder number
National Science Foundation0084173

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