Contrasting c-axis and in-plane uniaxial stress effects on superconductivity and stripe order in La1.885Ba0.115CuO4

Researchers have investigated how applying uniaxial stress along different axes affects the superconductivity and stripe order in the compound La1.885Ba0.115CuO4. The study reveals distinct responses when stress is applied parallel to the c-axis compared to when it is applied in the plane of the material. These findings highlight the complex interplay between mechanical stress and the electronic properties of this specific superconductor.

Understanding how stress influences superconductivity is crucial for developing new materials and optimizing existing ones for technological applications.