Prof Arzhang Ardavan

Abstract:

Magnetic measurements show that the quasi-two-dimensional superconductor kappa-(BEDT-TTF)(2)Cu(NCS)(2) enters a Fulde-Ferrell-Larkin-Ovchinnikov (FFLO) state below similar to 5.5 K in exactly in-plane magnetic fields similar to 19 - 24 T.

Abstract:

The quasi-two-dimensional superconductor was studied via magnetic measurements. It was observed that the sample entered a Fulde-Ferrell-Larkin-Ovchinnikov state below 5.5 K in an exact in-plane magnetic field. The evidence of the transition of the sample was further studied.

Abstract:

We have developed a model for parameterizing the shape of the quasi-two-dimensional (Q2D) Fermi surface (FS) sections found in many organic molecular metals. Using this model, we show that it is possible to extract more detail about the Q2D pocket shape from angle-dependent magnetoresistance oscillations than in the traditional approximation which assumes an elliptical FS shape. We also consider the implications for cyclotron resonance experiments.

Abstract:

We have developed a model for parameterizing the shape of the quasi-two-dimensional (Q2D) Fermi surface (FS) sections found in many organic molecular metals. Using this model, we show that it is possible to extract more detail about the Q2D pocket shape from angle-dependent magnetoresistance oscillations than in the traditional approximation which assumes an elliptical FS shape. We also consider the implications for cyclotron resonance experiments.

Abstract:

We have measured angle-dependent magnetoresistance oscillations and the interplane millimetre-wave conductivity of the organic superconductor beta "-(ET)(2)SF5CH2CF2SO3 as a function of the orientation of the applied magnetic field. We observe harmonics of the cyclotron frequency in the real-space velocity of quasiparticles orbiting the Fermi surface (FS). The harmonic amplitudes depend on the field orientation, providing a new way to measure the quasi-two-dimensional FS topology.