DocumentCode :
1152128
Title :
Non-linear diffusion equation and relaxation processes in solids
Author :
Koziol, Z. ; De Châtel, P.F.
Author_Institution :
Van der Waals Lab., Amsterdam Univ., Netherlands
Volume :
30
Issue :
2
fYear :
1994
fDate :
3/1/1994 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
1169
Lastpage :
1171
Abstract :
A non-logarithmic time dependence of the magnetization relaxation in superconductors is modeled by certain solutions of the nonlinear equation for flux diffusion, which can be derived either on the assumption of a logarithmic dependence of the pinning potential on the current density or, equivalently, a power-law current-voltage characteristic. Limiting cases of the spatiotemporal evolution of the flux density profile are identified: at one end of the parameters governing non-linearity the classical, linear processes relevant to the reversible part of the H-T diagram of high-Tc materials are found, whereas at the other end, a true critical-state behaviour emerges. Scaling relations between the sample size, magnetic field and characteristic relaxation times are established, which should characterize the magnetization relaxation process as well as the response to an AC field in susceptibility measurements
Keywords :
flux flow; flux pinning; magnetic relaxation; magnetisation; nonlinear equations; superconducting materials; AC field response; characteristic relaxation times; critical-state behaviour; current density; flux diffusion; high-Tc materials; magnetic field; magnetization relaxation; nonlinear diffusion equation; nonlogarithmic time dependence; pinning potential; power-law current-voltage characteristic; relaxation processes; sample size; scaling relations; superconductors; susceptibility measurements; Current density; Current-voltage characteristics; Magnetic field measurement; Magnetic materials; Magnetic susceptibility; Magnetization; Nonlinear equations; Solids; Spatiotemporal phenomena; Superconductivity;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0018-9464
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/20.312204
Filename :
312204
Link To Document :
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