An electron diffraction and group theoretical study of the new Bi-based high-temperature superconductor

RL Withers, BG Hyde, JG Thompson, LR Wallenberg, JD Fitz Gerald, AM Stewart

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Abstract

An electron microscopy study of the new Bi-based high-temperature superconductor reveals an incommensurately modulated, pseudo-tetragonal, layered structure strongly reminiscent of the so-called Aurivillius phases. The systematic extinction conditions associated with the matrix and satellite reflections allow two possible space group symmetries for the average structure and two possible superspace group symmetries for the modulated structure. A structural model consistent with the above symmetry constraints is presented.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)L417-L424
JournalJournal of Physics: Condensed Matter
Volume21
Issue number13
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1988 May 10
Externally publishedYes

Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Condensed Matter Physics (including Material Physics, Nano Physics)

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