Weyl phases in point-group symmetric superconductors

Vasudha Shivamoggi, Matthew J. Gilbert

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Abstract

We study superconductivity in a Weyl semimetal with broken time-reversal symmetry and stabilized by a point-group symmetry. The resulting superconducting phase is characterized by topologically protected bulk nodes and surface states with Fermi arcs. The topological invariant governing the system is calculated using changes in eigenvalues of the point-group operator along high-symmetry momentum lines. We show that this invariant is determined by the Fermi surface topology of the Weyl semimetal. We discuss the effect of surface orientation and C4-breaking strain as possible experimental consequences.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number134504
JournalPhysical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Volume88
Issue number13
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 7 2013

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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