Electron localization and conduction mechanisms of metallic Al–Pd–Re quasicrystals

Abstract

We have analysed the electrical conductivities of metallic Al–Pd–Re quasicrystals in a low temperature region, taking into account the conducting mechanism of the quasicrystal-like system. The present analysis suggests that not only the weak localization and the electron–electron interaction contributions but also the conducting effect of the quasicrystal-like system should be considered.