Enhanced quasiparticle scattering and scaling of Ba(Fe$_{\mathrm{1-x}}$Co$_{\mathrm{x}})_{2}$As$_{2}$ flux-flow resistivity under the superconducting dome
ORAL
Abstract
We utilize the current-voltage (I-V) technique to probe the quasiparticle scattering in the mixed state of Ba(Fe$_{\mathrm{1-x}}$Co$_{\mathrm{x}})_{\mathrm{2}}$As$_{\mathrm{2}}$~crystals. Analysis of the free-flux-flow resistivity within the vortices shows a sharp increase in the quasiparticle scattering with decreasing temperature and applied field. This abrupt flux-flow resistivity behavior is attributed to the presence of critical spin fluctuations inside the vortex core. The fluctuations are strongest for x $=$ 0.06, and is suppressed on either side of this doping. For each doping measured, at different temperatures and applied fields, the vortex dissipation curves scale and show an exponential relationship. We will discuss the physics behind the observed scaling behavior.
*This work was supported by the National Science Foundation (Grant No. NSF DMR-1006606) and the Ohio Board of Regents (Grant No. OBR-RIP-220573) at KSU.
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