Abstract
We have investigated the magnetism and the superconductivity of the electron-doped Pr1-xLaCexCuO4 by means of zero-field muon spin rotation/relaxation and magnetic susceptibility measurements. At low temperatures, a well-defined muon spin rotation free from the effect of rare-earth moments was observed for samples with x≤0.08 corresponding to the antiferromagnetic (AF) order of Cu spins. Bulk superconductivity was identified in a wide Ce concentration range of 0.09≤x≤0.20 with a maximum transition temperature of 26 K. Abrupt appearance of the superconducting (SC) phase at x∼0.09 is concomitant with a destroy of the AF ordered phase, indicating the competitive relation between two phases. Possible relation between the wide SC phase and the lattice spacing is discussed.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 014514 |
Pages (from-to) | 145141-145145 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics |
Volume | 67 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 2003 Jan 1 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics