Certain superconductors possess topological properties
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 93/100
Extensive theoretical and experimental research establishes that certain classes of superconductors exhibit topological properties, notably hosting gapless edge states and Majorana fermions.
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Introduction to topological superconductivity and Majorana fermions
2012 · cited by 764
Reviews the foundational model of topological superconductors hosting Majorana fermions.
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Topological superconductivity and Majorana fermions in RKKY systems.
2013 · cited by 368
Demonstrates that certain quasi-one-dimensional systems enter a topological phase with Majorana fermions when placed near an s-wave superconductor.
Electrically tunable topological superconductivity and Majorana fermions in two dimensions
2016 · cited by 22
Shows that vertical electric fields can induce a chiral topological superconductor state in two dimensions.
From fractional solitons to Majorana fermions in a paradigmatic model of topological superconductivity
2020 · cited by 20
Analyzes low-energy models of topological superconductivity supporting Majorana bound states and fractional solitons.
Helical Majorana fermions in dx2-y2 + idxy-wave topological superconductivity of doped correlated quantum spin Hall insulators
2016 · cited by 18
Proposes a mechanism for realizing Majorana fermions in 2D topological superconducting states derived from quantum spin Hall insulators.
Topological Superconductors and Majorana Fermions
2017 · cited by 1
Discusses recent developments regarding topological superconductors characterized by a full pairing gap in the bulk and gapless Majorana surface states.
Introduction to Topological Superconductivity and Majorana Fermions for Quantum Engineers
2023 · cited by 0
Examines the mathematical derivation of topological superconductivity and the engineering of topological qubits using Majorana fermions.
Topological Phases and Majorana Fermions
cited by 0
Investigates the theoretical properties of topological superconductors and their robust edge states like Majorana fermions.
Topological Majorana fermions models and new applications
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Explores theoretical models of topological superconductor wire systems where Majorana fermions emerge as zero-energy edge modes.
Chiral Majorana fermions in two-dimensional square lattice antiferromagnet with proximity-induced superconductivity.
2022 · cited by 0
Indicates that proximity-induced superconductivity combined with specific magnetic and lattice properties can induce a topological superconductor phase.
Hunting for Majoranas.
2023 · cited by 0
Reviews ongoing efforts to create topological superconducting phases that host Majorana zero modes for fault-tolerant quantum computing.