Abstract
We report a systematic modification of thin YBa2Cu3Oy films with a scanning tunneling microscope. The samples include YBa2Cu3Oy films on MgO(001) and YBa2Cu3Oy/PrBa2Cu3Oy bilayer films on SrTiO3 (001). The bias voltage of the tip was kept negative and varied from −600 to −1200 mV. The tip was operated in a constant tunneling current mode with tunneling current 0.3–0.7 nA and scanning rate 1 Hz. Modification of the surface begins with nucleation of holes, or at the edge of a dislocation or protrusion on the surface, and is achieved by successively scanning a fixed area. We show the image obtained from an atomic force microscope which can help us look into the mechanism of the modification.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
