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Localized surface states in HTSC: Alternative mechanism of zero-bias conductance peaks

K. V. Samokhin, M. B. Walker

cond-mat.supr-conarXiv:cond-mat/0109122

Abstract

It is shown that the quasiparticle states localized in the vicinity of surface imperfections of atomic size can be responsible for the zero-bias tunneling conductance peaks in high-Tc superconductors. The contribution from these states can be easily separated from other mechanisms using their qualitatively different response on an external magnetic field.

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