The interplay between magnetism and superconductivity in LaFeAsO0.945F0.055 was studied as a function of hydrostatic pressure up to p=2.4 GPa by means of muon-spin rotation (μSR) and magnetization measurements. The application of pressure leads to a substantial decrease of the magnetic ordering temperature, reduction of the magnetic phase volume and, at the same time, to a strong increase of the superconducting transition temperature and the diamagnetic susceptibility. From the volume-sensitive μSR measurements it can be concluded that the superconducting and the magnetic areas, coexisting in the same sample, are inclined toward spatial separation and compete for phase volume as a function of pressure.

Tuning of competing magnetic and superconducting phase volumes in LaFeAsO0.945F0.055 by hydrostatic pressure

SANNA, SAMUELE;
2011-01-01

Abstract

The interplay between magnetism and superconductivity in LaFeAsO0.945F0.055 was studied as a function of hydrostatic pressure up to p=2.4 GPa by means of muon-spin rotation (μSR) and magnetization measurements. The application of pressure leads to a substantial decrease of the magnetic ordering temperature, reduction of the magnetic phase volume and, at the same time, to a strong increase of the superconducting transition temperature and the diamagnetic susceptibility. From the volume-sensitive μSR measurements it can be concluded that the superconducting and the magnetic areas, coexisting in the same sample, are inclined toward spatial separation and compete for phase volume as a function of pressure.
2011
superconductivity; magnetism; muon spin rotation
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