Introduction to Holographic Superconductors

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DOI10.1007/978-3-642-04864-7_10zbMATH Open1246.83009arXiv1002.1722OpenAlexW3100187343MaRDI QIDQ2909784FDOQ2909784

Gary T. Horowitz

Publication date: 6 September 2012

Published in: From Gravity to Thermal Gauge Theories: The AdS/CFT Correspondence (Search for Journal in Brave)

Abstract: These lectures give an introduction to the theory of holographic superconductors. These are superconductors that have a dual gravitational description using gauge/gravity duality. After introducing a suitable gravitational theory, we discuss its properties in various regimes: the probe limit, the effects of backreaction, the zero temperature limit, and the addition of magnetic fields. Using the gauge/gravity dictionary, these properties reproduce many of the standard features of superconductors. Some familiarity with gauge/gravity duality is assumed. A list of open problems is included at the end.


Full work available at URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/1002.1722






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