Detecting and distinguishing Majorana zero modes with the scanning tunnelling microscope
One of the most exciting areas of research in quantum condensed matter physics is the push
to create topologically protected qubits using non-Abelian anyons. The focus of these efforts …
to create topologically protected qubits using non-Abelian anyons. The focus of these efforts …
Quantum transport in Dirac and Weyl semimetals: a review
Topological semimetals are well known for the linear energy band dispersion in the bulk
state and topologically protected surface state with arc-like Fermi surface. The angle …
state and topologically protected surface state with arc-like Fermi surface. The angle …
Diode effect in Josephson junctions with a single magnetic atom
M Trahms, L Melischek, JF Steiner, B Mahendru… - Nature, 2023 - nature.com
Current flow in electronic devices can be asymmetric with bias direction, a phenomenon
underlying the utility of diodes and known as non-reciprocal charge transport. The promise …
underlying the utility of diodes and known as non-reciprocal charge transport. The promise …
End states and subgap structure in proximity-coupled chains of magnetic adatoms
A recent experiment [Nadj-Perge et al., Science 346, 602 (2014)] provides evidence for
Majorana zero modes in iron (Fe) chains on the superconducting Pb (110) surface. Here, we …
Majorana zero modes in iron (Fe) chains on the superconducting Pb (110) surface. Here, we …
Toward tailoring Majorana bound states in artificially constructed magnetic atom chains on elemental superconductors
Realizing Majorana bound states (MBS) in condensed matter systems is a key challenge on
the way toward topological quantum computing. As a promising platform, one-dimensional …
the way toward topological quantum computing. As a promising platform, one-dimensional …
Single magnetic adsorbates on s-wave superconductors
BW Heinrich, JI Pascual, KJ Franke - Progress in Surface Science, 2018 - Elsevier
In superconductors, magnetic impurities induce a pair-breaking potential for Cooper pairs,
which locally affects the Bogoliubov quasiparticles and gives rise to Yu-Shiba-Rusinov (YSR …
which locally affects the Bogoliubov quasiparticles and gives rise to Yu-Shiba-Rusinov (YSR …
Spin-orbit coupling induced splitting of Yu-Shiba-Rusinov states in antiferromagnetic dimers
Magnetic atoms coupled to the Cooper pairs of a superconductor induce Yu-Shiba-Rusinov
states (in short Shiba states). In the presence of sufficiently strong spin-orbit coupling, the …
states (in short Shiba states). In the presence of sufficiently strong spin-orbit coupling, the …
Coherent long-range magnetic bound states in a superconductor
The quantum coupling of fully different degrees of freedom is a challenging path towards
new functionalities for quantum electronics,,. Here we show that the localized classical spin …
new functionalities for quantum electronics,,. Here we show that the localized classical spin …
Exploring a proximity-coupled Co chain on Pb (110) as a possible Majorana platform
M Ruby, BW Heinrich, Y Peng, F von Oppen… - Nano …, 2017 - ACS Publications
Linear chains of magnetic atoms proximity coupled to an s-wave superconductor are
predicted to host Majorana zero modes at the chain ends in the presence of strong spin …
predicted to host Majorana zero modes at the chain ends in the presence of strong spin …
Spin-polarized Yu-Shiba-Rusinov states in an iron-based superconductor
Yu-Shiba-Rusinov (YSR) bound states appear when a magnetic atom interacts with a
superconductor. Here, we report on spin-resolved spectroscopic studies of YSR states …
superconductor. Here, we report on spin-resolved spectroscopic studies of YSR states …