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The interplay of correlations and molecular phonons in the superconductivity ofA3C60fullerides
Peng Zhang1,2,3, Jianyu Li4, Ho-Kin Tang1,3
1School of Science, Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen 518055, People's Republic of China.
Abstract:
The study of alkali-doped fulleride superconductors (A3C60) challenges the conventional paradigm by exhibiting robusts-wave superconductivity within a strongly correlated Mott background. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the underlying pairing mechanism, which is fundamentally driven by the synergistic interplay between molecular Jahn-Teller phonons and Mott-Hubbard correlations. We elucidate how dynamical phonon coupling overcomes Hund's exchange to favor a low-spin ground state, while the proximity to the Mott transition selectively renormalizes the electronic kinetic energy, collectively giving rise to the optimal superconducting dome. Furthermore, we discuss the pressure-tuned evolution of these interactions and critically evaluate the recent breakthroughs and ongoing debates regarding photo-induced transient superconductivity. By unifying equilibrium correlation physics with non-equilibrium dynamics, this review highlights fullerides as a quintessential platform for exploring cooperative quantum phenomena.
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