Kondo correlations and Majorana bound states in a metal to quantum-dot to topological-superconductor junction

Electron transport through a normal-metal-quantum-dot-topological-superconductor junction is studied and reveals interlacing physics of Kondo correlations with two Majorana fermions bound states residing on the opposite ends of the topological superconductor. When the strength of the Majorana fermion coupling exceeds the temperature T, this combination of Kondo-Majorana fermion physics might be amenable for an experimental test: The usual peak of the temperature dependent zero bias conductance σ(V=0,T) splits and the conductance has a dip at T=0. The heights of the conductance side peaks decrease with magnetic field.