Favorable magnetic fluctuation anisotropy for unconventional superconductivity in f -electron systems

S. Kambe, H. Sakai, Y. Tokunaga, T. Fujimoto, R. E. Walstedt, S. Ikeda, D. Aoki, Y. Homma, Y. Haga, Y. Shiokawa, Y. Onuki

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Abstract

We report spin-lattice relaxation time measurements in isostructural (HoCo Ga5 -type) actinide compounds with different ground states (paramagnet, antiferromagnet, and superconductor) using single-crystal samples. The anisotropy of local magnetic fluctuations due to LS coupling on the actinide (magnetic) site is evaluated. In the superconductor PuRh Ga5, the XY -type magnetic anisotropy is strong compared with nonsuperconducting compounds. Favorable magnetic anisotropy for d -wave superconductivity in f -electron systems is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Article number140509
JournalPhysical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Volume75
Issue number14
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007 Apr 20

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