Theory of Andreev reflection spectroscopy for tetrahedral and non-unitary superconductors

J Phys Condens Matter. 2016 Feb 3;28(4):045701. doi: 10.1088/0953-8984/28/4/045701. Epub 2016 Jan 11.

Abstract

A general formula for point contact conductance from a normal metal tip into a superconductor is derived using the Blonder-Tinkham-Klapwijk theory of Andreev reflection, with special emphasis on non-unitary superconductors. The results of a comprehensive set of conductance spectrum calculations are presented: all symmetry-allowed gap functions for superconductors with tetrahedral symmetry, such as PrOs4Sb12, are considered, including several non-unitary cases.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't