Symmetrical interfacial reconstruction and magnetism in La 0.7Ca0.3MnO3/YBa2Cu 3O7/La0.7Ca0.3MnO3 heterostructures

C. Visani, J. Tornos, N. M. Nemes, M. Rocci, C. Leon, J. Santamaria, S. G.E. Te Velthuis, Yaohua Liu, A. Hoffmann, J. W. Freeland, M. Garcia-Hernandez, M. R. Fitzsimmons, B. J. Kirby, M. Varela, S. J. Pennycook

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Abstract

We have analyzed the interface structure and composition of La 0.7Ca0.3MnO3/YBa2Cu 3O7/La0.7Ca0.3MnO3 trilayers by combined polarized neutron reflectometry, aberration-corrected microscopy, and atomic column resolution electron-energy-loss spectroscopy and x-ray absorption with polarization analysis. We find the same stacking sequence at both top and bottom cuprate interfaces. X-ray magnetic circular dichroism experiments show that both cuprate interfaces are magnetic with a magnetic moment induced in Cu atoms as expected from symmetric Mn-O-Cu superexchange paths. These results supply a solid footing for the applicability of recent theories explaining the interplay between magnetism and superconductivity in this system in terms of the induced Cu spin polarization at both interfaces.

Original languageEnglish
Article number060405
JournalPhysical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Volume84
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 23 2011
Externally publishedYes

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Seventh Framework Programme239739

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