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A minimum single-band model for low-energy excitations in superconducting K$_x$Fe$_2$Se$_2$

Superconductivity 2015-05-30 v1

Abstract

We propose a minimum single-band model for the newly discovered iron-based superconducting Kx_xFe2_2Se2_2. Our model is found to be numerically consistent with the five-orbital model at low energies. Based on our model and the random phase approximation, we study the spin fluctuation and the pairing symmetry of superconducting gap function. The (π/2,π/2)(\pi/2,\pi/2) spin excitation and the dx2y2d_{x^2-y^2} pairing symmetry are revealed. All of the results can well be understood in terms of the interplay between the Fermi surface topology and the local spin interaction, providing a sound picture to explain why the superconducting transition temperature is as high as to be comparable to those in pnictides and some cuprates. A common origin of superconductivity is elucidated for this compound and other high-Tc_c materials.

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@article{arxiv.1108.3491,
  title  = {A minimum single-band model for low-energy excitations in superconducting K$_x$Fe$_2$Se$_2$},
  author = {Tao Zhou and Z. D. Wang},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1108.3491},
  year   = {2015}
}

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5 pages, 4 figures