Abstract
When studied by small-angle neutron scattering, the vortex lattice (VL) in undergoes a gradual disordering as a function of time due to fission. This temporarily heats regions of the sample above the critical temperature, where, upon recooling, the vortices remain in a quenched disordered state. The disordering rate is proportional to the magnetic field, suggesting that it is governed by collective VL properties such as the elastic moduli. An ordered VL can be re-formed by applying a small field oscillation, showing that the fission does not cause detectable radiation damage to the crystals, even after long exposure.
- Received 22 March 2021
- Revised 9 August 2021
- Accepted 6 May 2022
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.105.184512
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