Abstract
Theoretical model of current conversion from normal to collective current in mesoscopic samples of CDW conductors is presented. The current conversion is described in terms of phase slips (PS) induced by strain of the CDW and stimulated by thermal fluctuations. Kernels of PS situated near contacts are surrounded by long-range perturbations of the CDW phase. If spacing between contacts is shorter than decaying length of these perturbations then temporal evolution of PS at different contacts becomes correlated, and PS voltage decreases with spacing between the contacts decreasing. The results are in qualitative agreement with experimental study of current conversion in submicron NbSe 3 wires.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Journal De Physique. IV : JP |
Editors | S. Brazovskii, N. Kirova, P. Monceau |
Volume | 12 |
Edition | 9 |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2002 |
Event | International Workshop on Electronic Crystals - ECRYS 2002 - Saint Flour, France Duration: 2 Sep 2002 → 7 Sep 2002 |
Other
Other | International Workshop on Electronic Crystals - ECRYS 2002 |
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Country | France |
City | Saint Flour |
Period | 2.9.02 → 7.9.02 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy(all)