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Exactly solvable pairing models in two dimensions

Superconductivity 2017-07-12 v4 Quantum Physics

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 η\eta pair or the dd -wave pair condensate in TcT_{c} 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 SzS_z is conserved. Significantly, for the η\eta pair or dd -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 dd -wave pair condensate, suggesting a quantum phase transition.

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@article{arxiv.1110.6752,
  title  = {Exactly solvable pairing models in two dimensions},
  author = {Lian-Ao Wu},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1110.6752},
  year   = {2017}
}

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5 pages, no figure (mathematical models)

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