Determination of the Electronic Density of States of YBa2Cu3O7-delta
Abstract
We report precise measurements of the enthalpy of polycrystalline YBa2Cu3O7-delta at high temperatures (300 K < T < 700 K). From these data, we determine the lattice and electronic contributions to the specific heat. We find that anharmonicity must be included when calculating the lattice specific heat. We also find that the specific heat of the charge carriers follows the temperature dependence of a Fermi liquid with a Sommerfeld constant of 40 + or - 5 mJ/((mol)(K-sq). This value is three times larger than expected from band structure calculations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA243223
Entities
People
- D. A. Ditmars
- M. E. Reeves
- S. A. Wolf
- T. A. Vanderah
Organizations
- Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake