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Effects of Ion Beam Irradiation on Nanoscale InOx Cooper-Pair Insulators
- Source :
- International Journal of Photoenergy
- Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- This paper examines the effects of irradiating indium oxide films of nanoscale thickness by ion beams, when these films are in the Cooper-pair insulator state. Radiation effects are predicted on the basis of Monte Carlo simulations of ion transport. Results of numerical experiments are interpreted within the theoretical model of a Cooper-pair insulator. The study suggests that radiation-induced changes in InOx films exposed to ion beams could significantly alter their current-voltage characteristics and that a transition to a metallic state is possible, due to radiation-induced perturbation of the fine-tuned granular structure. Furthermore, incident and displaced ions can break up enough Cooper pairs in InOx films to cause dissolution of this specific insulating state.
Details
- Database :
- OAIster
- Journal :
- International Journal of Photoenergy
- Notes :
- International Journal of Photoenergy
- Publication Type :
- Electronic Resource
- Accession number :
- edsoai.on1363258027
- Document Type :
- Electronic Resource