Quasi-Particle Dynamics in Superconducting Aluminum

Abstract

The response of superconducting aluminum to electromagnetic radiation is investigated in a broad frequency (45 MHz to 40 GHz) and temperature range ($T>T_c/2$), by measuring the complex conductivity. While the imaginary part probes the superfluid density (Cooper-pairs), the real part monitors the opening of the superconducting energy gap and -- most important here -- the zero-frequency quasi-particle response. Varying the mean free path gives some insight into the dynamics, scattering and coherence effects of the quasi-particles in the superconducting state.

7 pages, 10 figures

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