Formation of Superconducting Regions of MgB_2 by Implantation of Boron Ions into Magnesium Substrate

The results of investigation of the MgB$\text{}_{2}$ inter-metallic compound with the use of boron ions implantation and plasma pulse treatment are presented. The samples were characterized by: four-probe electric conductivity measurements, magnetically modulated microwave absorption, and magnetic measurements. For hydrogen and argon pulsed plasma treatment the samples with T$\text{}_{c}$ ranging from 10 K to 32 K were obtained. The superconducting phase does not form a continuous layer since the resistivity does not fall down to zero. Apparently, separate islands of superconducting phase are connected through metallic Mg paths. All samples are still below the percolation threshold.