Abstract
The penetration depth λ and the lower critical field were measured in single crystals of . In contrast to the case of , the temperature dependence of λ has a large term at low temperatures, where T is the temperature. The temperature dependence of was found to be consistent with that of λ. These behaviors deviate from the standard BCS behavior. This strongly suggests the existence of low-energy excitation in the superconducting state. Possible origins, including the importance of the layered structure of the high- cuprates, are discussed.
- Received 23 June 1992
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.46.14234
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