Dimensional crossover of the thermodynamic properties near the phase transition to superconducting state in type I superconductors

Abstract

A new approach to the treatment of magnetic fluctuations in thin films of type I superconductors is introduced. Results for the dependence of free energy, specific heat and order parameter profile on the film thickness near the equilibrium phase transition point are obtained and discussed.

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