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Anisotropic superconductivity at KTaO3(111) interfaces is robust against magnetic fields, exceeding the Pauli limit. Cooper pairs show enhanced resilience along specific crystallographic directions, suggesting new avenues for designing advanced superconductors.

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Area of Science:

Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Science
Superconductivity

Background:

Two-dimensional (2D) anisotropic superconductivity observed at KTaO3(111) interfaces.
The underlying mechanisms of this anisotropic superconducting transition are not fully understood.

Purpose of the Study:

Investigate the origins of anisotropic superconductivity at KTaO3(111) interfaces.
Characterize the behavior of superconductivity under in-plane magnetic fields.

Main Methods:

Growth of epitaxial KTaO3(111)-based heterostructures.
Experimental measurements of superconducting properties under varying magnetic field orientations.

Main Results:

Superconductivity demonstrates robustness against in-plane magnetic fields, surpassing the Pauli limit.
Cooper pairs exhibit greater resilience when current is applied along the [111] direction and magnetic field along the [110] direction.
Anisotropy is linked to the electronic structure, orbital character, and spin texture at the interfaces.

Conclusions:

The findings provide insights into the anisotropic nature of superconductivity in 2D materials.
Suggests potential for enhancing superconducting transition temperatures and critical fields in materials with strong spin-orbit coupling.