Abstract
We study the topologically protected Majorana zero modes induced by lattice dislocations in chiral topological superconductors. Dislocations provide a new way to realize Majorana modes at zero magnetic field. In particular, we study several different types of dislocations in the candidate material Sr2RuO4. We also discuss the properties of linked dislocation lines and linked dislocation and flux lines. Various experimental consequences are predicted which provide an approach to determine the nature of the superconducting phase of Sr2RuO4.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Article number | 235123 |
| Journal | Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics |
| Volume | 90 |
| Issue number | 23 |
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| State | Published - Dec 12 2014 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics