Theory of topological superconductivity based on Yu-Shiba-Rusinov states

Li Jian

doi:10.7498/aps.69.20200831

Abstract

Yu-Shiba-Rusinov states are subgap bound states induced by magnetic impurity atoms in a superconductor. These states can be used as building blocks in constructing an effective topological superconductor. Here we formulate a unified theory of topological superconductivity in different dimensions based on Yu-Shiba-Rusinov states, and demonstrate its application with simple but illustrative examples. Such a theory underlies a number of recent experiments on the related platform.

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Li Jian^1,2

1.
School of Science, Westlake University, Hangzhou 310024, China
2.
Institute of Natural Sciences, Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Hangzhou 310024, China

Corresponding author: Li Jian, lijian@westlake.edu.cn

Funds: Project supported by the National Natural Foundation of China (Grant No. 11774317)

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