Shape and Motion of Vortex Cores in Bi_2Sr_2CaCu_2O_{8+δ}

Abstract

We present a detailed study on the behaviour of vortex cores in Bi_2Sr_2CaCu_2O_{8+δ} using scanning tunneling spectroscopy. The very irregular distribution and shape of the vortex cores imply a strong pinning of the vortices by defects and inhomogeneities. The observed vortex cores seem to consist of two or more randomly distributed smaller elements. Even more striking is the observation of vortex motion where the vortex cores are divided between two positions before totally moving from one position to the other. Both effects can be explained by quantum tunneling of vortices between different pinning centers.

arXiv comment7 pages, 4 figures, accepted for publication in Phys. Rev. B (Oct. 2000)

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