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Possible realization of odd-frequency pairing in heavy fermion compounds

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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.
Original languageEnglish
Article number2960
JournalPhysical Review Letters
Volume70
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 May 1993

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