Magnetism and superconductivity in Pd$_{1-x}$Fe$_{x}$Te

ORAL

Abstract

PdTe is a long-known superconductor but its physical properties are almost unknown. We have recently studied its basic physical properties in both normal and superconducting states. While FeTe forms different crystallographic structure and is known to form spin density wave below T$_{N}$ = 70 K, we have successfully synthesized Pd$_{1-x}$Fe$_{x}$Te with x from 0 to 1. By measuring its electrical and magnetic properties, we establish the phase diagram of Pd$_{1-x}$Fe$_{x}$Te for the first time. With increasing x, we found that T$_{c }$is quickly suppressed. Ferromagnetism appears for the samples with x $\ge $ 0.02. For 0.25 $\le $ x $\le $ 1.0, the system exhibits antiferromagnetic ordering with T$_{N}$ increasing with x. This is a prototype system for studying the interplay between superconductivity and magnetism.

Authors

  • Amar Karki

    • Louisiana State University
  • Shane Stadler

    • Louisiana State University
  • Dana Browne

    • Louisiana State University
  • Jianneng Li

    • Louisiana State University
  • Rongying Jin

    • Louisiana State University