Quantum Atmospherics for Materials Diagnosis
Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics
2019-05-29 v3 Materials Science
Abstract
Symmetry breaking states of matter can transmit symmetry breaking to nearby atoms or molecular complexes, perturbing their spectra. We calculate one such effect, involving the `axion electrodynamics' relevant to topological insulators, quantitatively, and identify a signature for T violating superconductivity. We provide an operator framework whereby effects of this kind can be analyzed systematically.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1809.01692,
title = {Quantum Atmospherics for Materials Diagnosis},
author = {Qing-Dong Jiang and Frank Wilczek},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1809.01692},
year = {2019}
}
Comments
Includes several stylistic changes and minor additions, plus significant new material on (chiral) superconductors. Published version