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| Author |
Blank, D.H.A.; Rijnders, A.J.H.M.; Verhoeven, M.A.J.; Bergs, R.M.H.; Rogalla, H.; Verbist, K.; Lebedev, O.; Van Tendeloo, G. |
| Title |
Characterisation of multilayer ramp-type REBa2Cu3O7-\delta structures by scanning probe microscopy and high-resolution electron microscopy |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
Year  |
1997 |
Publication |
Journal of alloys and compounds
T2 – Symposium on High Temperature Superconductor Thin Films, Growth, Mechanisms, Interfaces, Multilayers, at the 1996 Spring Meeting of the European-Materials-Society, June 04-07, 1996, Strasbourg, France |
Abbreviated Journal |
J Alloy Compd |
| Volume |
251 |
Issue |
1-2 |
Pages |
206-208 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
We studied the morphology of ramps in REBa2CU3O7 (REBCO) epitaxial films on SrTiO3 substrates, fabricated by RF magnetron sputter deposition and pulsed laser deposition (PLD), by scanning probe microscopy (SPM) and high resolution electron microscopy (HREM). The ramps were fabricated by Ar ion beam etching using masks of standard photoresist and TIN. AFM-studies on ramps in sputter deposited films show a strong dependence, i.e. formation of facets and ridges, on the angle of incidence of the ion beam with respect to the substrate surface as well as the rotation angle with respect to the crystal axes of the substrate. Ramps in pulsed laser deposited films did not show this dependence, Furthermore, we studied the effect of an anneal step prior to the deposition of barrier layers (i.e. PrBa2CU3O7, SrTiO3, CeO2) on the ramp. First results show a recrystallization of the ramp surface, resulting in terraces and a non-homogeneous growth of the barrier material on top of it. The thickness variations, for thin layers of barrier material, con even become much larger than expected from the amount of deposited material and are dependent on the deposition and anneal conditions. HREM studies show a well defined interface between barrier layer and electrodes. The angle of the ramp depends on the etch rate of the mask and REBCO, and on the angle of incidence of the ion beam. TiN has a much lower etch rate compared to photoresist, resulting in an angle of the ramp comparable to the angle of incidence, resulting in a low etching rate on the ramp. These results will lead to improved electrical characteristics of ramp-type junctions. |
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Thesis |
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| Publisher |
Elsevier Science |
Place of Publication |
Lausanne |
Editor |
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Wos |
A1997XM34000046 |
Publication Date |
2002-07-25 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0925-8388; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record |
| Impact Factor |
3.133 |
Times cited |
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Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 3.133; 1997 IF: 1.035 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:95868 |
Serial |
310 |
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| Author |
Koster, G.; Verbist, K.; Rijnders, G.; Rogalla, H.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Blank, D.H.A. |
| Title |
Structure and properties of (Sr,Ca)CuO2-BaCuO2 superlattices grown by pulsed laser interval deposition |
Type |
A1 Journal article |
| Year |
2001 |
Publication |
Physica: C : superconductivity |
Abbreviated Journal |
Physica C |
| Volume |
353 |
Issue |
3-4 |
Pages |
167-183 |
| Keywords |
A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) |
| Abstract |
We report on the preparation of CuBa(2)(Sr(x)Ca(1-x))(n)Cu(n-1)O(y) compounds by fabrication of (Ba,Sr,Ca)CuO(2) superlattices with pulsed laser deposition (PLD). A technique called interval deposition is used to suppress multi-level or island growth resulting in high-quality superlattice structures. Both, the applicability of PLD to atomic engineering as well as the fabrication of artificial superconductors is demonstrated. The (Sr,Ca)CuO(2)-BaCuO(2) superlattices are characterized by X-ray diffraction, high-resolution electron microscopy (HREM) and selected area electron diffraction. The superlattice period has been deduced from electron diffraction patterns and XRD measurements. For Sr containing films, the best growth behavior is observed and films with the highest degree of crystallinity are obtained, whereas superconductivity is only found in less crystalline, Ca containing films. Under some deposition conditions and depending on the amount of Ba containing layers in the superlattice, it was observed that the BaCuO(2) material is converted to Ba(2)CuO(4-delta). Image simulations to interpret the HREM contrast are performed. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved. |
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Place of Publication |
Amsterdam |
Editor |
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Wos |
000168861100003 |
Publication Date |
2002-07-25 |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
0921-4534; |
ISBN |
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Additional Links |
UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles |
| Impact Factor |
1.404 |
Times cited |
8 |
Open Access |
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| Notes |
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Approved |
Most recent IF: 1.404; 2001 IF: 0.806 |
| Call Number |
UA @ lucian @ c:irua:103417 |
Serial |
3293 |
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