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Heat transport measurements reveal multiband superconductivity in the heavy fermion PrOs4Sb12. This indicates fully open gaps across the entire Fermi surface, offering new insights into its superconducting state.

Area of Science:

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Heavy fermion compounds exhibit complex electronic behaviors due to strong electron correlations.
  • PrOs4Sb12 is a unique heavy fermion superconductor with potential for novel quantum phenomena.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the superconducting state of the heavy fermion PrOs4Sb12.
  • To elucidate the nature of the superconducting gaps using heat transport measurements.

Main Methods:

  • Heat transport measurements were performed on a highly homogeneous single crystal of PrOs4Sb12.
  • Thermal conductivity was analyzed as a function of magnetic field and temperature.

Main Results:

  • A single transition peak in specific heat confirmed the homogeneity of the sample.

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  • Field and temperature dependence of thermal conductivity provided evidence for multiband superconductivity.
  • The results indicate the presence of fully open gaps on the entire Fermi surface.

    • Conclusions:

    • The superconducting state of PrOs4Sb12 is characterized by multiband superconductivity.
    • The fully open gaps suggest unconventional pairing mechanisms may be at play.