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Spatial control of heavy-fermion superconductivity in CeIrIn5

Bachmann, Maja D.
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Ferguson, G. M.
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Theuss, Florian
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October 11, 2019
Science

Although crystals of strongly correlated metals exhibit a diverse set of electronic ground states, few approaches exist for spatially modulating their properties. In this study, we demonstrate disorder-free control, on the micrometer scale, over the superconducting state in samples of the heavy-fermion superconductor CeIrIn5. We pattern crystals by focused ion beam milling to tailor the boundary conditions for the elastic deformation upon thermal contraction during cooling. The resulting nonuniform strain fields induce complex patterns of superconductivity, owing to the strong dependence of the transition temperature on the strength and direction of strain. These results showcase a generic approach to manipulating electronic order on micrometer length scales in strongly correlated matter without compromising the cleanliness, stoichiometry, or mean free path.

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research article
DOI
10.1126/science.aao6640
Web of Science ID

WOS:000490014700039

Author(s)
Bachmann, Maja D.
Ferguson, G. M.
Theuss, Florian
Meng, Tobias
Putzke, Carsten  
Helm, Toni
Shirer, K. R.
Li, You-Sheng
Modic, K. A.
Nicklas, Michael
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Date Issued

2019-10-11

Publisher

American Association for the Advancement of Science

Published in
Science
Volume

366

Issue

6462

Start page

221

End page

226

Subjects

Multidisciplinary Sciences

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Science & Technology - Other Topics

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magnetic-properties

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surface

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sr2ruo4

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REVIEWED

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October 31, 2019
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