Reflectivity measurements in uniaxial superconductors: a methodological discussion applied to the case of La(2-x)Sr(x)CuO(4)

Abstract

Most of the novel superconductors are uniaxial crystals, with metallic planes ($ab$) orthogonal to an insulating axis ($c$). Far-infrared measurements of the reflectivity $R_{ab}(\omega )$ provide valuable information on their low-energy electrodynamics, but involve delicate experimental issues. Two of them are a possible contamination of $R_{ab}(\omega )$ from the c axis and the extrapolation of the $R_{ab}$ data to $\omega$ =0, both above and below $T_c$. Here we discuss quantitatively these issues with particular regard to La${}_{2-x}$Sr${}_x$CuO${}_{4+y}$, one of the most studied high-$T_c$ materials.

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