Scaling of I-V characteristics of Superconducting wire networks at irrational uniform frustration

F. Yu, N. E. Israeloff, A. M. Goldman, R. Bojko

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Abstract

Current-voltage characteristics of uniform Al wire networks with various values of frustration index f are found to be consistent with a transition to a fully superconducting (R=0) state. Scaling of these characteristics, usually indicative of a continuous transition, is found to occur at special irrational f values such as the inverse golden mean -1 but not at nearby low-order rationals. London-loop simulations for these cases suggest a self-similar ground state which is most likely never attained due to the presence of nearly degenerate disordered states such as those found in glasses.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2535-2538
Number of pages4
JournalPhysical review letters
Volume68
Issue number16
DOIs
StatePublished - 1992
Externally publishedYes

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