Vv. Emtsev et al., STRUCTURAL DEFECTS IN YBA2CU3O7-DELTA SUPERCONDUCTING FILMS INDUCED BY GAMMA-IRRADIATION, Physica. C, Superconductivity, 228(1-2), 1994, pp. 165-170
The influence of Co-60 gamma irradiation on the crystal structure and
electrical properties of YBa2Cu3O7-delta films has been studied. Estim
ations were made for the cross-section of defect production at low dos
es of gamma irradiation, The grain boundaries are claimed to be effect
ive sinks for radiation defects as is determined by Raman scattering s
pectroscopy. Analysis of the experimental data reveals a key role of i
onization in the formation of defects on the oxygen sublattice.