Microwave study of YBa2Cu3Ox single crystals

Abstract
Absorption of microwaves (9.3 GHz) was measured as a function of an external applied magnetic field in single crystals of YBa2 Cu3 Ox. Three distinct types of signals were observed successively as the temperature was lowered from Tc to 2.4 K. They differ in widths, angular dependences, and hysteretic properties. We discuss possible microwave loss mechanisms and a model based on internal Josephson junctions to explain our observation.