Scanning probe microscopy studies of the substrate annealing effect on Y1Ba2Cu3O7−x thin film growth

Scanning probe microscopy studies of the substrate annealing effect on Y1Ba2Cu3O7−x thin film growth

The effect of substrate annealing on the growth of Y1Ba2Cu3O7-x (YBCO) thin films has been studied by STM observations of thin films prepared on nonannealed and high-temperature annealed substrates. Experimental results show that the high density of terrace steps formed on the substrate surface in t...

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Published in:Physica. C, Superconductivity Vol. 341-348; pp. 2339 - 2340
Main Authors: Fan, Y., Fitzgerald, A.G., Storey, B.E., Tooke, A.O.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 01-11-2000
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Summary:The effect of substrate annealing on the growth of Y1Ba2Cu3O7-x (YBCO) thin films has been studied by STM observations of thin films prepared on nonannealed and high-temperature annealed substrates. Experimental results show that the high density of terrace steps formed on the substrate surface in the high-temperature annealing process play a dominant role in governing the film growth mechanism which determines the surface morphology, microstructure, and superconducting properties of the film. 1 ref.
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ISSN:0921-4534
DOI:10.1016/S0921-4534(00)01065-0