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    One-sign order parameter in iron based superconductor
    (Basel : MDPI, 2012) Borisenko, Sergey V.; Zabolotnyy, Volodymyr B.; Kordyuk, Alexnader A.; Evtushinsky, Danil V.; Kim, Timur K.; Morozov, Igor V.; Follath, Rolf; Büchner, Bernd
    The onset of superconductivity at the transition temperature is marked by the onset of order, which is characterized by an energy gap. Most models of the iron-based superconductors find a sign-changing (s±) order parameter [1–6], with the physical implication that pairing is driven by spin fluctuations. Recent work, however, has indicated that LiFeAs has a simple isotropic order parameter [7–9] and spin fluctuations are not necessary [7,10], contrary to the models [1–6]. The strength of the spin fluctuations has been controversial [11,12], meaning that the mechanism of superconductivity cannot as yet be determined. We report the momentum dependence of the superconducting energy gap, where we find an anisotropy that rules out coupling through spin fluctuations and the sign change. The results instead suggest that orbital fluctuations assisted by phonons [13,14] are the best explanation for superconductivity.
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    Carbon nanotubes filled with ferromagnetic materials
    (Basel : MDPI, 2010) Weissker, Uhland; Hampel, Silke; Leonhardt, Albrecht; Büchner, Bernd
    Carbon nanotubes (CNT) filled with ferromagnetic metals like iron, cobalt or nickel are new and very interesting nanostructured materials with a number of unique properties. In this paper we give an overview about different chemical vapor deposition (CVD) methods for their synthesis and discuss the influence of selected growth parameters. In addition we evaluate possible growth mechanisms involved in their formation. Moreover we show their identified structural and magnetic properties. On the basis of these properties we present different application possibilities. Some selected examples reveal the high potential of these materials in the field of medicine and nanotechnology.