Scaling Thermodynamic Model for Type I Superconductors
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-15-1991
Publication Title
Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications
Abstract
The scaling theory of type I superconductors close to the critical point is discussed. In this theory the exponent α = 0, which signals a heat capacity with a symmetric logarithmic divergence (non-classical behavior) superimposed on a discontinuity (classical behavior). An explicit scaling model for the Gibbs potential dependence on the thermodynamic fields is presented. Consequences of this model concerning the heat capacity are worked out. The classical Rutgers formula is not valid in the presence of the logarithmic contribution. The correct formula is derived. New ways for detecting nonclassical (fluctuations driven) effects are suggested.
Repository Citation
Kaufman, Miron, "Scaling Thermodynamic Model for Type I Superconductors" (1991). Physics Faculty Publications. 162.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/sciphysics_facpub/162
Original Citation
Kaufman, M. (1991). Scaling thermodynamic model for type I superconductors. Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and Its Applications, 177, 523-529.
DOI
10.1016/0378-4371(91)90196-J
Volume
177
Issue
1-3
