The magnetism for NN AFM ground state in Fe-based superconductor: Sr1−xKxFe2As2

The crystal structure, magnetism properties, and density of states for FeAs layered compound SrFe₂As₂ have been investigated by using the density functional theory (DFT) method. The magnetism under a checkerboard nearest neighbor anti-ferromagnetic (NN AFM) and ferromagnetic (FM) order ground-state have been analyzed with substitution for Sr with K ion in Sr_1−xK_xFe₂As₂. The results indicate that the distortion of FeAs tetrahedrons is sensitive to the electron doping concentration. The system magnetism was suppressed by K doping in NN-AFM ground state instead of FM. The density of states at Fermi level N(E_F) under NN AFM ground state would be regarded as a driving force for the increased T_c of Sr_1−xK_xFe₂As₂ system as observed experimentally. Our calculation reflects that NN AFM type spin fluctuation may still exist in the Sr_1−xK_xFe₂As₂ system and it may be an origin of strong spin fluctuation in this system besides the spin density wave (SDW) states.     

Holographic multi-band superconductor

We propose a gravity dual for the holographic superconductor with multi-band carriers. Moreover, the currents of these carriers are unified under a global flavored SO(3) symmetry, which is dual to the bulk SO(3) gauge symmetry. We study the phase diagram of our model, and find it qualitatively agrees with the one for the realistic 2-band superconductor, such as MgB₂. We also identify the bulk field dual to the electromagnetic UEM(1) current, which should be invariant under the global flavored SO(3) rotation. We then evaluate the corresponding holographic conductivity and find the expected mean field like behaviors.     

Two-dimensionality of electronic structure and strong Fermi surface nesting in highly anisotropic iron-based superconductors

We perform first-principle calculations for a newly discovered iron-based superconductor, Sr₂ScFePO₃, whose blocking layer is a thick perovskite-based oxide (Sr₂ScO₃) and compare its result with those of other typical iron-based compounds, in order to make a strategy to explore iron-based compounds with higher superconducting transition temperature T_c. Consequently, we find that the thick blocking layer like Sr₂ScO₃ brings about perfectly cylindrical hole and electron Fermi surfaces. This can give much better nesting condition between disconnected Fermi surfaces compared to other types of iron-based superconductor compounds.     

Electron-phonon coupling in cuprate and iron-based superconductors revealed by Raman scattering

Electron-phonon coupling （EPC） in cuprate and iron-based superconducting systems, as revealed by Raman scat- tering, is briefly reviewed. We introduce how to extract the coupling information through phonon lineshape. Then we discuss the strength of EPC in different high-temperature superconductor （HTSC） systems and possible factors affecting the strength. A comparative study between Raman phonon theories and experiments allows us to gain insight into some crucial electronic properties, especially superconductivity. Finally, we summarize and compare EPC in the two existing HTSC systems, and discuss what role it may play in the HTSC.     

Deforming and moving a vortex by the tip of a magnetic force microscope

Recent experiments [O.M. Auslaender et al., Nat. Phys. 5 (2009) 35] use a magnetic force microscope not only to image but also to move and deform an individual vortex line in a bulk YBCO type-II superconductor. The theory of this experiment is presented accounting for pinning and curving of the vortex and for the full three-dimensional anisotropy of pinning and of vortex line tension in this material.     

正常金属d_(x~2-y~2)+id_(xy)混合波超导结中的隧道谱

在Blonder-Tinkham-Klapwijk散射理论框架下,通过求解Bogoliubov-deGennes方程,计算正常金属dx2-y2+idxy混合波超导结中的准粒子输运系数和隧道谱。研究表明:隧道谱中的电导峰位置强烈地依赖电子的入射角、超导的晶轴方位和dxy波分量的强度。     

Cu-系高温超导系列

 简要介绍了利用高温高压合成发现的超导系列CuBa₂Ca_n-1Cu_nO_2n+2+δ，即Cu-12n（三元数法）或Cu-12(n-1)n（四元数法），简称Cu-系。比较了Cu-系和其它主要高温超导体的结构和主要性质，指出了Cu-系和YBa₂Cu₃O₆的同构关系，以及Cu-系具有的良好的高温高场特性。Cu-系超导体因仅含碱土和铜的氧化物，化学组成简单、经济、安全，具有潜在的应用开发前景。