Electron Correlations in the Low Carrier Density LaFeAsO0.89F0.11 Superconductor (Tc = 28 K)

TL;DR

This paper investigates the electronic properties and strong electron correlations in the low carrier density superconductor LaFeAsO0.89F0.11 with Tc of 28 K, revealing insights into its normal and superconducting states.

Contribution

It provides detailed measurements of structural, electronic, and superconducting properties, highlighting the role of electron correlations in this material.

Findings

Superconducting transition temperature Tc = 28.2 K

Critical magnetic field Hc2 = 30 T and coherence length 35 Å

Electron carrier concentration estimated at 1 x 10^21 cm^-3

Abstract

The crystal structure and numerous normal and superconducting state properties of layered tetragonal (P4/nmm) LaFeAsO, with F-doping of 11 %, are reported. Resistivity measurements give an onset transition temperature Tc = 28.2 K, and low field magnetic susceptibility data indicate bulk superconductivity. In applied magnetic field, analysis of the resistive transition results in a critical field Hc2 = 30 T and a coherence length 35 A. An upper limit for the electron carrier concentration of 1 x 10^21 cm-3 is inferred from Hall data just above Tc. Strong electron-electron correlations are suggested from temperature-dependent resistivity, Seebeck coefficient, and thermal conductivity data. Anomalies near Tc are observed in both Seebeck coefficient and thermal conductivity data.