Investigation of vortex behavior in the organic superconductor κ-(BEDT-TTF)2Cu(SCN)2 using muon spin rotation

Journal article

Muon spin rotation (μSR) measurements have been performed on the organic superconductor κ-(BEDT-TTF)2Cu(SCN)2 in order to investigate its exotic vortex behavior. Previously unobserved features of the μSR line shapes have been measured at low fields and temperatures. In the mixed state the existence of a lattice composed of linear vortices is demonstrated at low fields. The breakup of this well-ordered lattice has furthermore been observed as a function of both field and temperature.

Authors: Lee, S; Pratt, F; Blundell, S; Aegerter, C; Pattenden, P

• Journal: Physical Review Letters
• Volume: 79
• Issue: 8
• Pages: 1563-1566
• Publication date: 1997-08-25
• ISSN: 0031-9007
• Language: English