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Chiral Nonlinear sigma models as models for topological superconductivity.

A G Abanov1, P B Wiegmann

  • 1Department of Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA.

Physical Review Letters
|February 15, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Topological superconductivity arises from charged topological solitons in chiral nonlinear sigma models. This mechanism extends 1D ideal conductivity to higher dimensions, explaining flux quantization and stable superconducting states even with disorder.

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Area of Science:

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Theoretical Physics
  • Quantum Field Theory

Background:

  • Investigating topological superconductivity in novel theoretical frameworks.
  • Understanding the extension of 1D phenomena like Fröhlich's ideal conductivity to higher dimensions.
  • Exploring the role of topological solitons in condensed matter systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the mechanism of topological superconductivity in chiral nonlinear sigma models.
  • To demonstrate how 1D ideal conductivity generalizes to higher-dimensional superconductivity.
  • To analyze the stability of superconducting states in the presence of disorder.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing a hierarchical chain of chiral nonlinear sigma models in 1, 2, and 3 spatial dimensions.

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  • Analyzing the properties of pointlike topological solitons, specifically their electric charge.
  • Investigating flux quantization as a generalization of persistent currents in quantum wires.

    • Main Results:

    • A pointlike topological soliton carrying electric charge is identified as the core mechanism for topological superconductivity.
    • The study illustrates the extension of 1D Fröhlich's ideal conductivity to genuine superconductivity in higher dimensions.
    • Flux quantization is shown to be a generalized persistent current phenomenon, and the superconducting state's stability against weak disorder is discussed.

    Conclusions:

    • Topological superconductivity can be realized through charged topological solitons in chiral nonlinear sigma models.
    • The theoretical framework successfully bridges 1D conductivity with higher-dimensional superconductivity.
    • The findings provide insights into the stability and fundamental mechanisms of topological superconducting states.