Superconductivity in charge Kondo systems

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Abstract

I will present a theory of superconductivity in charge Kondo systems, materials with resonant quantum valence fluctuations, in the regime where the transition temperature is comparable to the charge Kondo resonance. I will discuss superconductivity induced by charge Kondo impurities, study how pairing of a superconducting host is enhanced due to charge Kondo centers and investigate the interplay between Kondo-scattering and inter-impurity Josephson coupling. I also will discuss the implications of above mentioned theory for Tl-doped PbTe, which has recently been identified as a candidate charge Kondo system.

Authors

  • Maxim Dzero

    DOE Ames Laboratory

  • Joerg Schmalian

    Iowa State University, Ames Laboratory, Department of Physics, Iowa State University, Iowa State University