Abstract
An unusual noise component is found near and below about 250 K in the normal state of underdoped YBCO and Ca-YBCO films. This noise regime, unlike the more typical noise above 250 K, has features expected for a symmetry-breaking collective electronic state. These include large individual fluctuators, a magnetic sensitivity, and aging effects. A possible interpretation in terms of fluctuating charge nematic order is presented.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 177001 |
| Journal | Physical Review Letters |
| Volume | 104 |
| Issue number | 17 |
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| State | Published - Apr 26 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |