This work demonstrates that high pressure can induce superconductivity in MnSe, a material exhibiting complex magnetic behavior at ambient conditions. Superconductivity, confirmed through magnetic and resistive measurements, emerges with a critical temperature (Tc) of ~5 K at ~12 GPa, reaching a maximum Tc of 9 K (magnetic measurement) at ~35 GPa. The observed superconductivity is suggested to be closely related to pressure-induced structural changes and potentially influenced by interfaces between metallic and insulating regions.
Publisher
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
Published On
Sep 14, 2021
Authors
T. L. Hung, C. H. Huang, L. Z. Deng, M. N. Ou, Y. Y. Chen, M. K. Wu, S. Y. Huyan, C. W. Chu, P. J. Chen, T. K. Lee
Tags
superconductivity
MnSe
high pressure
magnetic behavior
critical temperature
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