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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xianxin Wu, Xin Liu, Ronny Thomale, Chao-Xing Liu
Summary: In this research, we propose to create Majorana zero modes (MZMs) without heterostructures in the FeTe1-xSex monolayer by applying an in-plane magnetic field and tuning the local chemical potential via electric gating. Our study not only reveals the FeTe1-xSex monolayer as a promising Majorana platform with scalability and electrical tunability, but also provides a general principle to search for realistic realization of high-order topological superconductivity.
NATIONAL SCIENCE REVIEW
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yu Li, Dingyu Shen, Andreas Kreisel, Cheng Chen, Tianheng Wei, Xiaotong Xu, Jian Wang
Summary: In this study, we measured the quasiparticle interference in monolayer Fe(Se,Te)/SrTiO3(001) and observed the anisotropic structure of the large superconducting gap and the sign change of the superconducting gap on different electron pockets. The results are consistent with the bonding-antibonding s +/--wave pairing symmetry driven by spin fluctuations in conjunction with spin-orbit coupling.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
L. Piperno, A. Vannozzi, A. Augieri, A. Masi, A. Mancini, A. Rufoloni, G. Celentano, V. Braccini, M. Cialone, M. Iebole, N. Manca, A. Martinelli, M. Meinero, M. Putti, A. Meledin
Summary: The fabrication of a Fe-based coated conductor (CC) is achieved by growing Fe(Se,Te) as an epitaxial film on a metallic oriented substrate. A simplified CC architecture is designed due to the material's low structural anisotropy and less strict requirements on the template microstructure. Transmission electron microscopy is essential in determining the effect of the seed layer on the film properties. Fe(Se,Te) samples with sharp superconducting transitions and high critical current densities are obtained, demonstrating the feasibility and advantages of a Fe-based CC.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Robert G. Moore, Qiangsheng Lu, Hoyeon Jeon, Xiong Yao, Tyler Smith, Yun-Yi Pai, Michael Chilcote, Hu Miao, Satoshi Okamoto, An-Ping Li, Seongshik Oh, Matthew Brahlek
Summary: The interface between 2D topological Dirac states and an s-wave superconductor has the potential to support Majorana-bound states for quantum computing. The researchers demonstrate that the Fe(Te,Se)/Bi2Te3 system is highly tunable and can be used to realize Majorana-bound states with improved characteristics important for their applications. By reducing doping and improving spin-momentum locking, the desired spin-momentum-locked topological interface states (TIS) can be achieved.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Da Jiang, Yinping Pan, Shiyuan Wang, Yishi Lin, Connor M. Holland, John R. Kirtley, Xianhui Chen, Jun Zhao, Lei Chen, Shaoyu Yin, Yihua Wang
Summary: The researchers used scanning superconducting quantum interference device microscopy to explore the superfluid density and supercurrent distribution in the iron-chalcogenide high temperature superconductor Fe(Se,Te) (FST), finding that the bulk superconductivity in FST with 10% interstitial Fe was significantly suppressed while the edge still displayed strong superconducting diamagnetism. The temperature dependences of the superfluid density and supercurrent distribution were distinctively different between the edge and the bulk, and magnetic dopants were found to stabilize anti-ferromagnetic spin correlation along the edge, potentially contributing to its robust superconductivity.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jixing Liu, Botao Shao, Xueqian Liu, Meng Li, Lina Sang, Wen Zhang, Shengnan Zhang, Jianqing Feng, Chengshan Li, Shixue Dou, Jianfeng Li, Pingxiang Zhang, Lian Zhou, Xiaolin Wang
Summary: This work reports a silver and oxygen codoping effect on the enhancement of superconductivity and flux pinning in Fe(Se, Te) bulks. By inducing the precipitation of interstitial Fe and improving the intergrain connections, the superconducting properties and flux pinning centers of Fe(Se, Te) are simultaneously optimized. The results show significant improvements in critical current density, upper critical field, and thermally activated flux flow activation energy, opening up possibilities for the development of high-performance Fe(Se, Te) superconducting wires or tapes.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qiao Sun, Zhongtang Xu, Chiheng Dong, He Huang, Dongliang Wang, Xianping Zhang, Yanwei Ma
Summary: In this study, the phase separation in Fe(Se, Te) was successfully tuned by adding FeF2, resulting in the formation of a macroscopically ordered phase separation. The regular phase separation morphology and fixed phase composition enhanced the flux pinning behavior and improved the superconducting performance of Fe(Se, Te).
MATERIALS TODAY ADVANCES
(2023)
Article
Physics, Applied
Y. A. Ovchenkov, D. A. Chareev, D. E. Presnov, O. S. Volkova, A. N. Vasiliev
Summary: In this study, the transport properties of FeSe1-xTex and pure FeSe crystals were compared. The results showed significant differences in structural transitions and temperature dependence between the two, suggesting a change in the ground state and the presence of quantum criticality. Furthermore, the phase diagram of FeSe1-xTex at low x resembled that of FeSe under pressure.
JOURNAL OF SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND NOVEL MAGNETISM
(2023)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Y. S. Lin, S. Y. Wang, X. Zhang, Y. Feng, Y. P. Pan, H. Ru, J. J. Zhu, B. K. Xiang, K. Liu, C. L. Zheng, L. Y. Wei, M. X. Wang, Z. K. Liu, L. Chen, K. Jiang, Y. F. Guo, Ziqiang Wang, Y. H. Wang
Summary: Vortices are topological defects that can appear in type-II superconductors even in the absence of an external magnetic field. In this study, the researchers used scanning superconducting quantum interference device microscopy to search for quantum anomalous vortices in an iron-chalcogenide superconductor. They found a stochastic distribution of isolated anomalous vortices and antivortices, and observed hysteretic flipping and vectorial rotation of these vortices with the application of a small local magnetic field. These unique properties satisfy the defining criteria of quantum anomalous vortices, suggesting an emergent quantum phase in the superconductor with nontrivial topological band structure.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Armando Galluzzi, Krastyo Buchkov, Vihren Tomov, Elena Nazarova, Antonio Leo, Gaia Grimaldi, Massimiliano Polichetti
Summary: The magnetization of an Fe(Se, Te) single crystal was measured as a function of temperature and dc magnetic field, revealing the sample's critical temperature and magnetic background. Analysis of the superconducting hysteresis loops showed the presence of a second magnetization peak phenomenon. Investigation of different pinning centers in the sample indicated the existence of collective pinning theory, with calculations of pinning force density performed to evaluate the sample's potential for high-current and high-power applications.
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
He Zhao, Hong Li, Lianyang Dong, Binjie Xu, John Schneeloch, Ruidan Zhong, Minghu Fang, Genda Gu, John Harter, Stephen D. Wilson, Ziqiang Wang, Ilija Zeljkovic
Summary: The study investigates the electronic nematic transition in FeTe1-xSex using spectroscopic-imaging scanning tunnelling microscopy, revealing nanoscale electronic nematicity near the critical Se composition. It also demonstrates the impact of anisotropic strain on superconductivity in this regime, showing the tendency of FeTe1-xSex to form puddles hosting static nematic order near x approximately 0.45.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Daniele Torsello, Michela Fracasso, Roberto Gerbaldo, Gianluca Ghigo, Francesco Laviano, Andrea Napolitano, Michela Iebole, Matteo Cialone, Nicola Manca, Alberto Martinelli, Laura Piperno, Valeria Braccini, Antonio Leo, Gaia Grimaldi, Angelo Vannozzi, Giuseppe Celentano, Marina Putti, Laura Gozzelino
Summary: Ion irradiation of Fe(Se,Te) films was studied to develop Fe(Se,Te) coated conductors. It was found that the films were robust against proton induced damage and an increase in critical current was achieved by introducing pointlike defects. However, damage induced in the substrate also played a crucial role in modifying film properties through variation of the strain exerted on the film.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON APPLIED SUPERCONDUCTIVITY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Guannan Chen, Anuva Aishwarya, Mark R. Hirsbrunner, Jorge Olivares Rodriguez, Lin Jiao, Lianyang Dong, Nadya Mason, Dale Van Harlingen, John Harter, Stephen D. Wilson, Taylor L. Hughes, Vidya Madhavan
Summary: The monolayer films of Fe (Se,Te) on Bi2Te3 exhibit multi-gap superconducting states similar to the bulk, and a unique pattern of sign changes not observed in the bulk has been discovered. This work establishes monolayer Fe (Se,Te)/Bi2Te3 as a robust multi-band unconventional superconductor and provides a platform for exploring non-trivial topology in this highly-tunable system.
NPJ QUANTUM MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
L. Piperno, A. Vannozzi, V Pinto, A. Augieri, A. Angisani Armenio, F. Rizzo, A. Mancini, A. Rufoloni, G. Celentano, V Braccini, M. Cialone, M. Iebole, N. Manca, A. Martinelli, M. Putti, G. Sotgiu, A. Meledin
Summary: Fe(Se,Te) is a promising Fe-based superconductor with low structural anisotropy, large upper critical fields, low field dependence of the critical current density and low toxicity, making it suitable for coated conductor fabrication. CeO2-based buffer layers and Fe(Se,Te) seed layers improve the performance of the Fe(Se,Te) films, demonstrating the feasibility of a simplified Fe-based coated conductor architecture.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON APPLIED SUPERCONDUCTIVITY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yi Peng, Qianqian Zhu, Wangping Xu, Juexian Cao
Summary: This study synthesized a new two-dimensional monolayer W8Se12 structure via in situ electron-beam irradiation and systematically studied the photoelectric properties of monolayer M8X12 materials. The results showed that W8Se12 monolayer has a desirable direct band gap and anisotropic optical absorption, and can undergo a direct-indirect-metal transition under strain.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Chaofei Liu, Cheng Chen, Xiaoqiang Liu, Ziqiao Wang, Yi Liu, Shusen Ye, Ziqiang Wang, Jiangping Hu, Jian Wang
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yi Liu, Yong Xu, Jian Sun, Chong Liu, Yanzhao Liu, Chong Wang, Zetao Zhang, Kaiyuan Gu, Yue Tang, Cui Ding, Haiwen Liu, Hong Yao, Xi Lin, Lili Wang, Qi-Kun Xue, Jian Wang
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Yi Zhang, Kun Jiang, Fuchun Zhang, Jian Wang, Ziqiang Wang
Summary: Researchers propose a novel approach to achieve emergent quasi-one-dimensional TSCs in unconventional superconductors through naturally embedded quantum structures like atomic line defects. The mixed-parity spin pairing of neighboring electrons at the line defect results in nontrivial topological invariants, creating TSCs with robust Majorana zero modes.
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
K-M Tam, Y. Zhang, H. Terletska, Y. Wang, M. Eisenbach, L. Chioncel, J. Moreno
Summary: The method is based on the locally self-consistent multiple scattering theory and the typical medium theory, dividing the system into small designated local interaction zones for studying random systems with large numbers of sites. Results for the three-dimensional Anderson model with different random disorder potential distributions show that the method can capture localization for commonly studied disorder potentials.
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
H. Terletska, A. Moilanen, K-M Tam, Y. Zhang, Y. Wang, M. Eisenbach, N. S. Vidhyadhiraja, L. Chioncel, J. Moreno
Summary: The study utilizes a finite cluster typical medium approach to investigate the Anderson localization transition in three dimensions, demonstrating fast convergence and the importance of typical medium environment and non-local spatial correlations. The method can recover the correct critical disorder strength as the cluster size increases, highlighting the significance of non-local cluster corrections for capturing mobility edge trajectories of the localization behavior. The findings suggest that the typical medium cluster approach developed provides a consistent and systematic description of the Anderson localization transition within the framework of effective medium embedding schemes.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ying Xing, Pu Yang, Jun Ge, Jiaojie Yan, Jiawei Luo, Haoran Ji, Zeyan Yang, Yongjie Li, Zijia Wang, Yanzhao Liu, Feng Yang, Ping Qiu, Chuanying Xi, Mingliang Tian, Yi Liu, Xi Lin, Jian Wang
Summary: This study observed the intrinsic anomalous metallic state in 2D superconductors by filtering out external radiation, revealing a quantum ground state at ultralow temperatures. Additionally, Ising superconductivity was detected in 4H-TaSe2, suggesting weak coupling between TaSe2 submonolayers.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Chao Yang, Haiwen Liu, Yi Liu, Jiandong Wang, Dong Qiu, Sishuang Wang, Yang Wang, Qianmei He, Xiuli Li, Peng Li, Yue Tang, Jian Wang, X. C. Xie, James M. Valles, Jie Xiong, Yanrong Li
Summary: Fermi liquid theory is the basis for understanding metals, but some quantum materials exhibit strange-metallic behavior that deviates from the traditional theory. This study shows that strange-metal properties also exist in a bosonic system, suggesting the presence of a fundamental principle governing transport beyond particle statistics.
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Yi Liu, Shichao Qi, Jingchao Fang, Jian Sun, Chong Liu, Yanzhao Liu, Junjie Qi, Ying Xing, Haiwen Liu, Xi Lin, Lili Wang, Qi-Kun Xue, X. C. Xie, Jian Wang
Summary: The study found that Quantum Griffiths singularity (QGS) exists in ultrathin PdTe2 films, with QGS observed under both perpendicular and parallel magnetic fields in four-monolayer films. However, as the film thickness increases to six monolayers, QGS disappears under perpendicular field but persists under parallel field, suggesting differences in microscopic processes may be the cause of this discrepancy. This work demonstrates the universality of parallel field induced QGS and calls for further investigation on quantum phase transitions under parallel magnetic fields.
PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yi Zhang, Shengshan Qin, Kun Jiang, Jiangping Hu
Summary: We find that the vortex bound states in superconducting topological semimetals are gapless due to topological massless excitations in their normal states. This universal result is demonstrated in various semimetals, including Dirac and Weyl semimetals, three-fold degenerate spin-1 fermions, spin-3/2 Rarita-Schwinger-Weyl fermion semimetals and other exotic fermion semimetals. The formation of these gapless bound states is closely related to their Andreev specular reflection and propagating Andreev modes in pi-phase superconductor-normal metal-superconductor junctions. We further demonstrate that these gapless states are topologically protected and can be derived from a topological pumping process.
NATIONAL SCIENCE REVIEW
(2023)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Yi Zhang, Yuhao Gu, Pengfei Li, Jiangping Hu, Kun Jiang
Summary: Motivated by recent progress in the superconductivity nonreciprocal phenomena, this study investigates the general theory of Josephson diodes, focusing on the asymmetric proximity process inside the tunneling barrier. From the perspective of symmetry breaking, there are two types of Josephson diodes: inversion breaking and time-reversal breaking. Voltage bias can effectively tune the proximity process in the inversion breaking case, while current flow can adjust the internal time-reversal breaking field in the time-reversal breaking case. These findings provide a comprehensive understanding and general principles for realizing Josephson diodes, including the recently discovered NbSe2/Nb3Br8/NbSe2 Josephson diodes.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yi Zhang, Yuhao Gu, Hongming Weng, Kun Jiang, Jiangping Hu
Summary: We investigate the strong electron-electron correlation effects in two-dimensional van der Waals materials Nb3X8 (X = Cl, Br, I). The monolayers Nb3X8 are close to the strong correlation limit and can be described by a half-filled single band Hubbard model with U/W ratio approximating to 5-10. Mott and magnetic transitions are calculated using the slave boson mean-field theory, and a dx2-y2 + idxy superconducting pairing instability is found upon doping the Mott state. A tunable bilayer Hubbard system is also constructed for two sliding Nb3X8 layers, showing a crossover between band insulator and Mott insulator.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yuhao Gu, Yi Zhang, Xilin Feng, Kun Jiang, Jiangping Hu
Summary: This study reveals that the superconducting gap structures in transition-metal-based kagome metals are caused by the coexistence of time-reversal symmetry breaking and conventional fully gapped superconductivity. The symmetry protects the edge states that arise on the domains of lattice symmetry breaking order to remain seamless in proximity to conventional pairing.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xilin Feng, Yi Zhang, Kun Jiang, Jiangping Hu
Summary: Motivated by recent experiments on AV(3)Sb(5) (A = K, Rb, Cs), a chiral flux phase has been proposed to explain time-reversal symmetry breaking. A low-energy effective theory based on van Hove points around the Fermi surface was constructed to understand the chiral flux phase, and the possible symmetry-breaking states on the kagome lattice were studied. The relations between low-energy symmetry breaking orders, chiral flux, and charge bond orders were discussed, and a total of 183 flux phases on the kagome lattice were found and classified by point-group symmetry.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
A. Weh, Y. Zhang, A. Oestlin, H. Terletska, D. Bauernfeind, K-M Tam, H. G. Evertz, K. Byczuk, D. Vollhardt, L. Chioncel
Summary: In order to explore correlated electrons in the presence of local and nonlocal disorder, the study combines the Blackman-Esterling-Berk method for averaging over off-diagonal disorder with dynamical mean-field theory using tensor notation. Through the newly developed fork tensor-product state solver, they were able to solve the impurity model combining disorder and correlations, allowing the calculation of single particle spectral functions on the real-frequency axis. The study also analyzes the transitions from an alloy band insulator through a correlated metal into a Mott insulating phase as the Hubbard U parameter is increased.