Pressure dependent thermoelectric power of MgB${}_2$ superconductor

Abstract

We have measured temperature dependence of thermoelectric power (TEP) on MgB${}_2$ superconductor under hydrostatic pressure. The sign and temperature dependence of TEP shows metallic hole carriers are dominant with activation type contribution at higher temperature. TEP increases with pressure while $T_c$ decrease with ratio -0.136 K/kbar. The data are discussed in consideration of carriers from different bands and anisotropy of compressibility.

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