Towards an ab-axis giant proximity effect using ionic liquid gating

Atesci, H. (2018)

Doctoral Thesis

In this Thesis, novel charge induction mechanisms of ionic liquids are treated, tested and experimented on complex oxides, in particular cuprates. We show that it is possible to traverse the phase diagram of a cuprate, albeit electrochemically. This is in turn has been used in combination with advanced lithogragphic techniques to attempt to fabricate an in-plane Josephson junction. We point out that a long-range proximity effect is observed in a number of junctions. Possible connections to the Giant Proximity Effect are evaluated in the final chapter of the Thesis.

• Ionic liquid gating
• Cuprates
• Complex oxides
• Giant proximity effect
• Josephshon junctions

• All authors: Atesci, H.
• Supervisor: Ruitenbeek, J.M. van; Hilgenkamp, J.W.M.
• Committee: Huijben, M.; Ye, J.; Aarts, J.; Eliel, E.R.; Zaanen, J.
• Qualification: Doctor (dr.)
• Awarding Institution: Institute of Physics (LION), Faculty of Science, Leiden University
• Date: 2018-09-12
• Title of host publication: Casimir PhD Series
• ISBN (print): 9789085933571
• Name: 2018-09