NQR study of spin-freezing in superconducting La2-xSrxCuO4: the example ofx=0.06

Citation
Mh. Julien et al., NQR study of spin-freezing in superconducting La2-xSrxCuO4: the example ofx=0.06, APPL MAGN R, 19(3-4), 2000, pp. 287-296
Citations number
57
Categorie Soggetti
Spectroscopy /Instrumentation/Analytical Sciences
Journal title
APPLIED MAGNETIC RESONANCE
ISSN journal
09379347 → ACNP
Volume
19
Issue
3-4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
287 - 296
Database
ISI
SICI code
0937-9347(2000)19:3-4<287:NSOSIS>2.0.ZU;2-4
Abstract
Nuclear quadrupole resonance (NQR) La-139 and Cu-63 spin-lattice relaxation rare T-l(-1) measurements in a La1.94Sr0.06CuO4 single crystal are describ ed. Slowing-down of Cu2+ spin fluctuations is evidenced through a dramatic increase of T-139(l)-1 on cooling. While the onset of diamagnetism occurs a t T-c = 8 K, T-139(l)-1 has a peak at T-g similar or equal to 5 K, when the characteristic frequency of magnetic fluctuations reaches the NQR frequenc y v(Q) similar or equal to 9 MHz. in agreement with a number of previous st udies, these results show that the so-called "cluster spin-glass" phase per sists in the superconducting regime. Issues concerning the coexistence of t he two phases are discussed.