Abstract
In single-crystal superconductors in the mixed state, flux-line structures may have a lower symmetry than the host crystal. In this case, multiple degenerate flux lattice domains may be present simultaneously and give rise to complicated small-angle diffraction patterns. The interpretation of these patterns in terms of the flux lattice structure in a single domain is discussed, with particular reference to recently reported spontaneous symmetry-breaking flux-line lattice phases in niobium.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | s485-s488 |
Journal | Journal of Applied Crystallography |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | s1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2007 |