| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1817567 | Physica C: Superconductivity and its Applications | 2015 | 25 Pages |
•This review presents a survey of the physical properties of n-type cuprates.•It compares the T′ family and the infinite-layer cuprates.•They are two of the most difficult cuprates to grow.•These two families share common structural features and electronic properties.•They present compelling evidences for a magnetic mechanism for superconductivity.
In this short review, we survey several physical properties of electron-doped cuprates. We focus on a comparison of the T′ family of general formula Ln2−xCexCuO4 (Ln = La, Nd, Pr, Sm, Eu and Gd) and the infinite-layer cuprates of general formula Sr1−xLnxCuO2 (Ln = La, Nd, Pr, Sm). We identify the common features of these high-temperature superconductors and underline the likely origin of their surprising properties while emphasizing the difficulties related to their growth.
