Observation of a Ubiquitous(π,π)-Type Nematic Superconducting Order in the Whole Superconducting Dome of Ultra-Thin BaFe_(2-x)Ni_(x)As_(2) Single Crystals

In iron-based superconductors,the(0,π) or(π,0) nematicity,which describes an electronic anisotropy with a fourfold symmetry breaking,is well established and believed to be important for understanding the superconducting mechanism.However,how exactly such a nematic order observed in the normal state can be related to the superconducting pairing is still elusive.Here,by performing angular-dependent in-plane magnetoresistivity using ultra-thin flakes in the steep superconducting transition region,we unveil a nematic superconducting order along the(π,π) direction in electron-doped BaFe_(2-x)Ni_(x)As_(2) from under-doped to heavily overdoped regimes with x=0.065- 0.18.It shows superconducting gap maxima along the(π,π) direction rotated by 45° from the nematicity along(0, π) or(π,0) direction observed in the normal state.A similar(π,π)-type nematicity is also observed in the under-doped and optimally doped hole-type Ba1-yKyFe2 As_(2),with y=0.2-0.5.These results suggest that the(π,π) nematic superconducting order is a universal feature that needs to be taken into account in the superconducting pairing mechanism in iron-based superconductors.

Superconductor-Metal Quantum Transition at the EuO/KTaO3 Interface

We report the experimental investigation of the superconductor-metal quantum phase transition of the Eu O/KTa O3 interface.Around the transition,a divergence of the dynamical critical exponent is observed,which supports the quantum Griffiths singularity in the Eu O/KTa O3 interface.The quantum Griffiths singularity could be attributed to large rare superconducting regions and quenched disorders at the interface.Our results could pave the way for studying the exotic superconducting properties at the Eu O/KTa O3 interface.

Tuning magnetic anisotropy by interfacial engineering in La2/3Sr1/3Co1-xMnxO2.5+δ/La2/3Sr1/3MnO3/La2/3Sr1/3Co1-xMnxO2.5+δ trilayers

Grouping different oxide materials with coupled charge, spin, and orbital degrees of freedom together to form heterostructures provides a rich playground to explore the emergent interfacial phenomena. The perovskite/brownmillerite heterostructure is particularly interesting since symmetry mismatch may produce considerable interface reconstruction and unexpected physical effects. Here, we systemically study the magnetic anisotropy of tensely strained La2/3Sr1/3Co1-xMnxO2.5+δ/La2/3Sr1/3MnO3/La2/3Sr1/3Co1-xMnxO2.5+δ trilayers with interface structures changing from perovskite/brownmillerite type to perovskite/perovskite type. Without Mn doping, the initial La2/3Sr1/3CoO2.5+δ/La2/3Sr1/3MnO3/La2/3Sr1/3CoO2.5+δ trilayer with perovskite/brownmillerite interface type exhibits perpendicular magnetic anisotropy and the maximal anisotropy constant is 3.385×106 erg/cm3, which is more than one orders of magnitude larger than that of same strained LSMO film. By increasing the Mn doping concentration, the anisotropy constant displays monotonic reduction and even changes from perpendicular magnetic anisotropy to in-plane magnetic anisotropy, which is possible because of the reduced CoO4 tetrahedra concentration in the La2/3Sr1/3Co1-xMnxO2.5+δ layers near the interface. Based on the analysis of the x-ray linear dichroism, the orbital reconstruction of Mn ions occurs at the interface of the trilayers and thus results in the controllable magnetic anisotropy.

Exact solution to a class of generalized Kitaev spin-1/2 models in arbitrary dimensions

We construct a class of exactly solvable generalized Kitaev spin-1/2 models in arbitrary dimensions, which is beyond the category of quantum compass models. The Jordan-Wigner transformation is employed to prove the exact solvability. An exactly solvable quantum spin-1/2 model can be mapped to a gas of free Majorana fermions coupled to static Z2 gauge fields. We classify these exactly solvable models according to their parent models. Any model belonging to this class can be generated by one of the parent models. For illustration, a two dimensional(2D) tetragon-octagon model and a three dimensional(3D) xy bond model are studied.

Polymorph Structures,Rich Physical Properties and Potential Applications of Two-Dimensional MoTe_(2),WTe_(2) and Their Alloys

2D MoTe_(2),WTe_(2) and their alloys have received intensive research interest because of their unique properties arising from the polymorph structures,chiral anomaly,strong spin-orbit coupling,and so on.In this review,we have summarized recent advances of 2D MoTe_(2),WTe_(2) and their alloys from the materials perspective with special focus on the synthesis,electrical and magnetic properties.The polymorph structures of MoTe_(2),WTe_(2) and their alloys are presented first and then the preparation methods have been discussed,including mechanical exfoliation,metal-organic chemical vapor deposition(MOCVD),molecular beam epitaxy(MBE),chemical vapor deposition(CVD)and solution-phase method.After that,fascinating physical properties arising from the large spin-orbit coupling and non-trivial band structures have been summarized,including phase transition,optoelectri-cal properties,Weyl semimetal state,superconducting and ferromagnetism.At last,potential device applications of MoTe_(2),WTe_(2) and their alloys are reviewed,including field-effect transistors(FETs),memory devices,spin-to-charge conversion,solar cells,and so on.

脉冲激光沉积法制备双层结构铜氧化物界面高温超导（英文）

在2008年发表的一篇经典工作中, Gozar等人报道了由绝缘性的La2CuO4和金属性的La1.55Sr0.45CuO4双层薄膜构成的体系存在界面超导.一个重要的有待回答的问题是该界面超导是否强健以及具有普遍性.在Gozar等人的工作中,铜氧化物双层结构是利用特制的氧化物分子束外延设备生长的,最大Sr掺杂量仅为0.47.在本工作中,我们首次利用脉冲激光沉积法制备了铜氧化物双层结构,并重复出了上述界面超导工作.在此基础上,我们将Sr的掺杂范围大幅扩展到1. 7 0,结果表明在由La2CuO4和过掺杂的La2-xSrxCuO4构成的双层结构中界面超导非常强健和普遍.值得一提的是,我们发现在x>0.8范围内存在一个新的界面超导区间.

PbTaSe2拓扑表面态诱导的向列超导电性

通过平面内磁场转角的电阻和点接触谱的测量,作者发现拥有Dirac节点线的拓扑材料PbTaSe2中超导能隙存在明显的二重对称行为,低于PbTaSe2六角晶格结构的对称性,表明向列超导电性的存在.这种二重对称性会一直持续到表面超导的上临界场Hc2R,尽管体超导在体上临界场c2RH<<Hc2R以上已经被抑制.该结果表明二重对称行为起源于表面的向列超导电性.同时,在测量的精度范围内,磁场转角比热的数据也并没有观测到体超导的各向异性.值得注意的是, PbTaSe2的向列超导电性与拓扑超导候选材料CuxBi2Se3有所不同,后者的二重对称行为来自于体态超导.结合理论分析,本文认为PbTaSe2的向列超导电性可能起源于其拓扑表面态形成的拓扑超导态而不是体态超导的近邻效应,该理论预言PbTaSe2的表面超导会破坏时间反演对称.PbTaSe2的系统研究有助于进一步探索向列超导电性与拓扑超导之间的关系.