Synthesis techniques of Uranium Ditelluride

Oral-In-person

Abstract

Paramagnetic uranium ditelluride (UTe2), an unconventional superconductor, has been extensively studied for its high-field superconducting phases. Several studies have highlighted a strong sample dependence in the reported measurements. In this work, we present recent advancements in crystal synthesis techniques for superconducting UTe2, which reveal distinct variations in crystal quality. These improvements in crystal growth have provided valuable insights into potential uranium deficiencies in lower-quality crystals and their influence on sample-dependent superconducting properties.

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Presenters

  • Gicela Saucedo Salas

    • University of Maryland College Park

Authors

  • Gicela Saucedo Salas

    • University of Maryland College Park

  • Corey Frank

    • New Mexico State University

  • Thomas Halloran

    • University of Maryland College Park

  • Sylvia Lewin

    • National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

  • Nicholas Butch

    • National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)