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Published on: July 24, 2015
Electron-electron and electron-hole pairing in graphene structures
Yu E Lozovik1, S L Ogarkov, A A Sokolik
1Institute of Spectroscopy, Russian Academy of Sciences, 142190 Troitsk, Moscow Region, Russia. lozovik@isan.troitsk.ru
Superconducting pairing in doped graphene is influenced by phonon interactions and order parameter structure. Electron-hole pairing in graphene bilayers faces competition between attraction and repulsion mechanisms.
Area of Science:
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Materials Science
Background:
- Superconductivity in graphene is a key area of research.
- Understanding pairing mechanisms is crucial for novel electronic devices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate electron pairing in doped graphene due to phonons.
- To analyze electron-hole pairing in graphene bilayers under strong coupling.
Main Methods:
- Theoretical analysis of electron-phonon interactions in doped graphene.
- Modeling of screened Coulomb potential and its retardation effects in graphene bilayers.
Main Results:
- The order parameter structure in the valley space significantly impacts pairing conditions in doped graphene.
- Retardation effects in the screened Coulomb potential reveal competition between attractive and repulsive forces in graphene bilayers.
Conclusions:
- Phonon-mediated pairing is sensitive to the order parameter's valley structure.
- Electron-hole pairing in graphene bilayers is a complex interplay of attractive and repulsive interactions.
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