Evolution of superconductivity and weak magnetism in inclination interfaces of Bi, Sb and Bi1-xSbx (0.07 ≤x ≤ 0.2) alloys
2019
Abstract Using Quantum Design SQUID magnetometer, we studied the magnetic and superconducting properties of high quality inclination bicrystal interfaces of Bi, Sb and 3D topological insulator Bi 1-x Sb x (0.06 ≤ x ≤ 0.2). One or two superconducting phases with T c ≤ 21 K and magnetic hysteresis loops on a diamagnetic background typical for strong type II superconductors were identified in Bi and some Bi-Sb nano-width interfaces. However, the other interfaces of Bi 1-x Sb x (0.06 ≤ x ≤ 0.2) as well as of Sb with a higher carrier density exhibit a superconducting transition and a ferromagnetic hysteresis loop or a dual loop (superimposed ferromagnetic and superconducting loops) against a paramagnetic background and thereby indicate the occurrence of superconductivity and weak ferromagnetism.
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