Symmetry properties of the nodal superconductor Pr Os4 Sb12

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Abstract

We present a theoretical study of the superconducting gap function in Pr Os4 Sb12 using a symmetry-based approach. A three-component order parameter in the triplet channel best describes superconductivity. The gap function is nondegenerate and the lower branch has four cusp nodes at unusual points of the Fermi surface, which lead to power law behaviors in the density of states, specific heat, and nuclear spin relaxation rate.

Original languageEnglish
Article number054514
JournalPhysical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Volume76
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 16 Aug 2007
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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