Theoretical calculations of oxygen relaxation inYBa2Cu3O6+xceramics

Abstract
A two-dimensional theoretical model of stress-induced point-defect relaxation in a layered structure is presented, with a detailed discussion of the special case of YBa2 Cu3 O6+x. The experimental results of oxygen relaxation in YBa2 Cu3 O6+x can be explained qualitatively by this model.