Exactly solvable pairing models in two dimensions
Abstract
The BCS theory models electron correlations with pure zero-momentum pairs. Here we consider a family of pairing Hamiltonians, where the electron correlations are modelled with pure arbitrary-momentum pairs. We find all models in the family are exactly solvable, and present these solutions. It is interesting to note that the pair or the -wave pair condensate in superconductivity can be the ground state of a Hamiltonian in the family. These models are two-dimensional because only the z-component of the total electron spin is conserved. Significantly, for the pair or -wave pairing model in the family we find an analytical expression of energy and an abrupt ground state change from independent particle state to the -wave pair condensate, suggesting a quantum phase transition.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1110.6752,
title = {Exactly solvable pairing models in two dimensions},
author = {Lian-Ao Wu},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1110.6752},
year = {2017}
}
Comments
5 pages, no figure (mathematical models)