Theoretical Prediction of High-Temperature Superconductivity in SrAuH$_3$ at Ambient Pressure

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Hauptverfasser: Li, Bin, Zhu, Cong, Zhai, Junjie, Yin, Chuanhui, Fan, Yuxiang, Cheng, Jie, Liu, Shengli, Shi, Zhixiang
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author Li, Bin
Zhu, Cong
Zhai, Junjie
Yin, Chuanhui
Fan, Yuxiang
Cheng, Jie
Liu, Shengli
Shi, Zhixiang
author_facet Li, Bin
Zhu, Cong
Zhai, Junjie
Yin, Chuanhui
Fan, Yuxiang
Cheng, Jie
Liu, Shengli
Shi, Zhixiang
contents We present a comprehensive computational investigation of electron-phonon interactions in MXH$_3$ hydride compounds, where $M$ represents alkali and post-transition metals, and $X$ denotes 3$d$, 4$d$, and 5$d$ transition metals. Our density functional theory calculations identify 17 dynamically stable compounds. Notably, SrAuH$_3$ and SrZnH$_3$ emerge as theoretical ambient-pressure superconductors with predicted critical temperatures ($T_c$) exceeding 100 K. Analysis of the electronic structure reveals that the $X$ component dominates the density of states at the Fermi level, playing a crucial role in determining electron-phonon coupling strength and superconducting properties. We elucidate the underlying mechanisms governing these properties through detailed examination of the electronic and vibrational spectra. Our findings may challenge the prevailing notion that high-$T_c$ superconductivity in hydrides requires extreme pressures, potentially paving the way for practical applications. This study also provides valuable insights to guide future experimental efforts in the synthesis of ambient-pressure hydride superconductors.
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spellingShingle Theoretical Prediction of High-Temperature Superconductivity in SrAuH$_3$ at Ambient Pressure
Li, Bin
Zhu, Cong
Zhai, Junjie
Yin, Chuanhui
Fan, Yuxiang
Cheng, Jie
Liu, Shengli
Shi, Zhixiang
Superconductivity
We present a comprehensive computational investigation of electron-phonon interactions in MXH$_3$ hydride compounds, where $M$ represents alkali and post-transition metals, and $X$ denotes 3$d$, 4$d$, and 5$d$ transition metals. Our density functional theory calculations identify 17 dynamically stable compounds. Notably, SrAuH$_3$ and SrZnH$_3$ emerge as theoretical ambient-pressure superconductors with predicted critical temperatures ($T_c$) exceeding 100 K. Analysis of the electronic structure reveals that the $X$ component dominates the density of states at the Fermi level, playing a crucial role in determining electron-phonon coupling strength and superconducting properties. We elucidate the underlying mechanisms governing these properties through detailed examination of the electronic and vibrational spectra. Our findings may challenge the prevailing notion that high-$T_c$ superconductivity in hydrides requires extreme pressures, potentially paving the way for practical applications. This study also provides valuable insights to guide future experimental efforts in the synthesis of ambient-pressure hydride superconductors.
title Theoretical Prediction of High-Temperature Superconductivity in SrAuH$_3$ at Ambient Pressure
topic Superconductivity
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2412.15488