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Surface impedance theory for superconductors in large static magnetic fields

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Sherman, Richard David (1971) Surface impedance theory for superconductors in large static magnetic fields. Dissertation (Ph.D.), California Institute of Technology. doi:10.7907/R9YN-V750. https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03022016-130412002

Abstract

A theory of electromagnetic absorption is presented to explain the changes in surface impedance for Pippard superconductors (ξo ≫λ) due to large static magnetic fields. The static magnetic field penetrating the metal near the surface induces a momentum dependent potential in Bogolubov's equations. Such a potential modifies a quasiparticle's wavefunction and excitation spectrum. These changes affect the behavior of the surface impedance in a way that in large measure agrees with available observations.

Item Type:Thesis (Dissertation (Ph.D.))
Subject Keywords:Physics
Degree Grantor:California Institute of Technology
Division:Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy
Major Option:Physics
Thesis Availability:Public (worldwide access)
Research Advisor(s):
  • Feynman, Richard Phillips
Thesis Committee:
  • Unknown, Unknown
Defense Date:28 January 1971
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Record Number:CaltechTHESIS:03022016-130412002
Persistent URL:https://resolver.caltech.edu/CaltechTHESIS:03022016-130412002
DOI:10.7907/R9YN-V750
Default Usage Policy:No commercial reproduction, distribution, display or performance rights in this work are provided.
ID Code:9599
Collection:CaltechTHESIS
Deposited By: Benjamin Perez
Deposited On:03 Mar 2016 21:45
Last Modified:09 Nov 2022 19:20

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