Possible realization of odd-frequency pairing in heavy fermion compounds

P. Coleman, E. Miranda, and A. Tsvelik
Phys. Rev. Lett. 70, 2960 – Published 10 May 1993
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Abstract

Using Majorana fermions to represent spins we reexamine the Kondo lattice model for heavy fermions. The simplest decoupling procedure provides a realization of odd-frequency superconductivity, with resonant pairing and surfaces of gap zeros. Spin and charge coherence factors vanish linearly with the energy on the Fermi surface, predicting a linear specific heat, but a T3 NMR relaxation rate. Possible application to heavy fermions is suggested.

  • Received 8 September 1992

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.70.2960

©1993 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

P. Coleman, E. Miranda, and A. Tsvelik

  • Serin Physics Laboratory, Rutgers University, P.O. Box 849, Piscataway, New Jersey 08855
  • Department of Physics, Jadwin Hall, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey 08540

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Vol. 70, Iss. 19 — 10 May 1993

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