Abstract
We study the thermal stability of columnar defects in (formula presented) single crystals introduced by irradiation with 3.9 GeV (formula presented) The dependence of the critical current density on the annealing temperatures is correlated with changes in the microstructure of the defects, as seen from transmission electron microscopy measurements. We find that the defects induced by irradiation are stable upon thermal annealing up to temperatures of 600 °C and that the critical current density at temperatures (formula presented) can actually increase with thermal annealing.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics |
Volume | 64 |
Issue number | 13 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2001 |
Externally published | Yes |