The possible role of van Hove singularities in the high T_c of superconducting H₃S

DOI10.1142/S0217979217450035zbMATH Open1375.82129arXiv1708.07264MaRDI QIDQ4595693FDOQ4595693

F. Marsiglio, Thiago X. R. Souza

Publication date: 6 December 2017

Published in: International Journal of Modern Physics B (Search for Journal in Brave)

Abstract: We observe that H${}_3$S has a bcc structure and, with nearest neighbour hopping only, a strong singularity occurs at zero energy. This singularity is accompanied with a highly nested Fermi surface, which is {it not} conducive to a stable superconducting instability. Introduction of next-nearest-neighbour hopping removes the singularity, but a `robust' peak remains in the electron density of states. Solution of the BCS equations shows an enhanced superconducting $T_c$ due to this peak. Furthermore, nesting is no longer present, so other instabilities will not compete effectively with superconductivity. We find high critical temperatures are possible, even with very modest coupling strengths. We also examine a limit of the $T=0$ equations (in an Appendix) where an analytical solution is possible over the entire range of coupling strengths, and therefore the BCS-BEC crossover is fully covered.

Full work available at URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/1708.07264

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zbMATH Keywords

superconductivityBCS theoryBCS-BEC crossovertight-bindingH\(_3\)Svan Hove singularity

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Statistical mechanics of superconductors (82D55)

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• Influence of the Van Hove Singularity on the Specific Heat Jump in BCS Superconductors

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