Superconductivity in W5SiB2 with the T 2-phase structure studied by the specific heat measurement and band structure calculation

M. Fukuma; K. Kawashima; M. Maruyama; J. Akimitsu

doi:10.1016/j.physc.2011.05.035

Superconductivity in W₅SiB₂ with the T ₂-phase structure studied by the specific heat measurement and band structure calculation

M. Fukuma, K. Kawashima, M. Maruyama, J. Akimitsu

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Abstract

The superconducting state of W₅SiB₂ with the T ₂-phase structure has been investigated by a specific heat measurement and a density of state calculation. The estimated ΔC _p/γT_c and 2Δ(0)/k_BT_c values are 1.49 and 3.32, which are close to 1.43 and 3.53 within the weak coupling regime. The electronic specific heat data clearly indicates the absence of gap nodes in the superconducting order parameter, suggesting an isotropic s-wave superconductor. From the density of state calculations, we found that W d-orbital plays an important role for the superconductivity in W ₅SiB₂.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	714-716
Number of pages	3
Journal	Physica C: Superconductivity and its applications
Volume	471
Issue number	21-22
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physc.2011.05.035
Publication status	Published - Nov 2011
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

DOS
Specific heat
Superconductor
WSiB

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Condensed Matter Physics
Energy Engineering and Power Technology
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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