An investigation of type-I superconductivity in single crystal of Pb2Pd

no code implementations • 11 Mar 2021 • Arushi, K. Motla, A. Kataria, S. Sharma, J. Beare, M. Pula, M. Nugent, G. M. Luke, R. P. Singh

We have investigated the superconducting properties in a single crystal of a new superconductor Pb$_{2}$Pd via various techniques including magnetization, AC transport, transverse field muon spin rotation and relaxation (TF-$\mu$SR), and heat capacity.

Superconductivity

Time-reversal symmetry breaking and multigap superconductivity in the noncentrosymmetric superconductor La$_{7}$Ni$_{3}$

no code implementations • 10 Dec 2020 • Arushi, D. Singh, A. D. Hillier, M. S. Scheurer, R. P. Singh

The Th$_{7}$Fe$_{3}$ family of superconductors provides a rich playground for unconventional superconductivity.

Superconductivity

Fully gapped superconductivity in centrosymmetric and non-centrosymmetric Re-B compounds probed with $μ$SR

no code implementations • 26 Nov 2020 • S. Sharma, Arushi, K. Motla, J. Beare, M. Nugent, M. Pula, T. J. Munsie, A. D. Hillier, R. P. Singh, G. M. Luke

We present a comprehensive study on superconducting properties of Re$_7$B$_3$ and Re$_3$B through specific heat, magnetic susceptibility, resistivity, and transverse and zero-field muon spin rotation/relaxation ($\mu$SR) experiments on polycrystalline samples.

Superconductivity

3-D macro/microporous-nanofibrous bacterial cellulose scaffolds seeded with BMP-2 preconditioned mesenchymal stem cells exhibit remarkable potential for bone tissue engineering

no code implementations • 14 Sep 2020 • Swati Dubey, Rutusmita Mishra, Partha Roy, R. P. Singh

Bone repair using BMP-2 is a promising therapeutic approach in clinical practices, however, high dosages required to be effective pose issues of cost and safety.

Evidence of type-I and type-II superconductivity and their coexistence in ZrB12

no code implementations • 20 Oct 2019 • P. K. Biswas, A. D. Hillier, R. P. Singh, N. Parzyk, G. Balakrishnan, M. R. Lees, C. D. Dewhurst, E. Morenzoni, y, D. McK. Paul

Analysing the local magnetic field distribution obtained from the muSR spectra we identify regions of a Meissner state where the applied magnetic field is entirely expelled from the sample, an intermediate state where normal and Meissner states coexist, and a mixed state where a well-defined flux-line lattice is formed.

Superconductivity

Investigations of the superconducting ground state of Zr$_{3} $Ir: Introducing a new noncentrosymmetric superconductor

no code implementations • 5 Sep 2019 • Sajilesh. K. P., D. Singh, P. K. Biswas, Gavin B. G. Stenning, A. D. Hillier, R. P. Singh

Superconductivity in materials whose crystal structure lacks inversion symmetry is a prime candidate for unconventional superconductivity.

Superconductivity