Zero-field finite-momentum and field-induced superconductivity in altermagnets

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Main Authors: Chakraborty, Debmalya, Black-Schaffer, Annica M.
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Published: 2023
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author Chakraborty, Debmalya
Black-Schaffer, Annica M.
author_facet Chakraborty, Debmalya
Black-Schaffer, Annica M.
contents We explore the possibilities for spin-singlet superconductivity in newly discovered altermagnets. Investigating $d$-wave altermagnets, we show that finite-momentum superconductivity can easily emerge in altermagnets even though they have no net magnetization, when the superconducting order parameter also has $d$-wave symmetry with nodes coinciding with the altermagnet nodes. Additionally, we find a rich phase diagram when both altermagnetism and an external magnetic field are considered, including superconductivity appearing at high magnetic fields from a parent zero-field normal state.
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spellingShingle Zero-field finite-momentum and field-induced superconductivity in altermagnets
Chakraborty, Debmalya
Black-Schaffer, Annica M.
Superconductivity
Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
Materials Science
Strongly Correlated Electrons
We explore the possibilities for spin-singlet superconductivity in newly discovered altermagnets. Investigating $d$-wave altermagnets, we show that finite-momentum superconductivity can easily emerge in altermagnets even though they have no net magnetization, when the superconducting order parameter also has $d$-wave symmetry with nodes coinciding with the altermagnet nodes. Additionally, we find a rich phase diagram when both altermagnetism and an external magnetic field are considered, including superconductivity appearing at high magnetic fields from a parent zero-field normal state.
title Zero-field finite-momentum and field-induced superconductivity in altermagnets
topic Superconductivity
Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
Materials Science
Strongly Correlated Electrons
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2309.14427