β-detected NMR of 8Li in the normal state of 2H-NbSe 2

D. Wang, M. D. Hossain, Z. Salman, D. Arseneau, K. H. Chow, S. Daviel, T. A. Keeler, R. F. Kiefl*, S. R. Kreitzman, C. D.P. Levy, G. D. Morris, R. I. Miller, W. A. MacFarlane, T. J. Parolin, H. Saadaoui

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Abstract

β-NMR of isolated 8Li has been investigated in the normal state of 2H-NbSe2. In a high magnetic field of 3 T a single resonance is observed with a Gaussian line width of 3.5 kHz. The line shape varies weakly as function of magnetic field and temperature but has a strong orientation dependence. The nuclear electric quadrupole splitting is unresolved implying that the electric field gradients are 10-100 times smaller than in other non-cubic crystals. The nuclear spin relaxation rate is also anomalously small but varies linearly with temperature as expected for Korringa relaxation in a metal. These results suggest that Li adopts an interstitial position between the weakly coupled NbSe2 layers and away from the conduction band.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)239-242
Number of pages4
JournalPhysica B: Condensed Matter
Volume374-375
DOIs
StatePublished - 31 Mar 2006
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of the Tenth International Conference on Muon Spin Rotation, Relaxation and Resonance -
Duration: 8 Aug 200512 Aug 2005

Keywords

  • Beta-detected nuclear magnetic resonance
  • Superconductivity
  • Vortices

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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