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    Growth, Characterization, Vortex Pinning and Vortex Flow Properties of Single Crystals of Iron Chalcogenide Superconductor FeCr0.02_{0.02}Se

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    We report the growth and characterization of single crystals of iron chalcogenide superconductor FeCr0.02_{0.02}Se. There is an enhancement of the superconducting transition temperature (Tc_{\rm c}) as compared to the Tc_{\rm c} of the single crystals of the parent compound Fe1+x_{1+x}Se by about 25%. The superconducting parameters such as the critical fields, coherence length, penetration depth and the Ginzburg-Landau parameter have been estimated for these single crystals. Analysis of the critical current data suggests a fluctuation in electronic mean free path induced (δl\delta l) pinning mechanism in this material. Thermally activated transport across the superconducting transition in the presence of external magnetic fields suggests a crossover from a single vortex pinning regime at low fields to a collective flux creep regime at higher magnetic fields. The nature of charge carriers in the normal state estimated from the Hall effect and thermal transport measurements could provide crucial information on the mechanism of superconductivity in Fe-based materials.Comment: 2 additional figures, additional discussion on nature of charge carrier

    BVRI CCD photometric standards in the field of GRB 990123

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    The CCD magnitudes in Johnson BVBV and Cousins RIRI photometric passbands are determined for 18 stars in the field of GRB 990123. These measurements can be used in carrying out precise CCD photometry of the optical transient of GRB 990123 using differential photometric techniques during non--photometric sky conditions. A comparison with previous photometry indicates that the present photmetry is more precise.Comment: Tex file, 5 pages with 1 figure. Bull. Astron. Society India, Vol. 27 (accepted

    Geotechnical Characterization of Grout Mix For Curtain Grouting

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