Low-energy spectroscopic mapping studies in optimally-doped Ca2-xNaxCuO2Cl2
Abstract
We performed high-resolution scanning tunneling microscopy/spectroscopy on an optimally-doped Ca2-xNaxCuO2Cl2 crystal with Tc ∼ 25 K. The so-called "checkerboard" local-density-of-state modulation previously found in heavily underdoped regime also manifests in the spectroscopic map of the optimally-doped sample. In addition, spatially-inhomogeneous energy gap with peaks at the gap edges is observed below about 10 meV. The gap tends to be buried at elevated temperatures and correlates with the checkerboard modulation. These results suggest that the gap is related to superconductivity which coexists with the checkerboard modulation. © 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Date Published
Journal
Physica C: Superconductivity and its Applications
Volume
460-462 II
Issue
SPEC. ISS.
Number of Pages
954-955,
URL
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-34548153541&doi=10.1016%2fj.physc.2007.03.324&partnerID=40&md5=dcff5c7498df3a154ce421537da16a12
DOI
10.1016/j.physc.2007.03.324
Research Area
Group (Lab)
J.C. Seamus Davis Group