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Exploring Topological Superconductivity in Topological Materials

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: The exploration of topological superconductivity and Majorana zero modes has become a rapidly developing field. Many types of proposals to realize topological superconductors have been presented, and significant advances have been recently made. In this review, a survey is conducted on the experimental progress in possible topological superconductors and induced superconductivity in topological insulators or semimetals as well as artificial structures. The approaches to inducing superconductivity in topological materials mainly include high pressure application, the hard‐tip point contact method, chemical doping or intercalation, the use of artificial topological superconductors, and electric field gating. The evidence supporting topological superconductivity and signatures of Majorana zero modes are also discussed and summarized.

Source: Advanced Quantum Technologies

DOI: 10.1002/qute.201800112

Authors: Yupeng Li, Zhu‐An Xu

Institutions: Zhejiang University, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University

Language: English

Topic: Topological Materials and Phenomena

Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Natural Science Foundation of China, Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China

Awards: G2552934491, G8073222816