Pairing symmetries of multiple superconducting phases in UTe2: Competition between ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic fluctuations
Jushin Tei, Takeshi Mizushima, Satoshi Fujimoto
DOI 10.1103/PhysRevB.109.064516 · Physical Review B
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Abstract
The putative spin-triplet superconductor UTe2 exhibits multiple superconducting phases under applied pressure [Braithwaite et al., Commun. Phys. 2, 147 (2019)]. The clarification of pairing mechanisms and symmetries of gap functions are essentially important for understanding the multiple-phase diagram. Since the coexistence of ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic spin fluctuations with Ising-like anisotropy is suggested from measurements of magnetic susceptibilities and neutron scattering measurements, it is expected that the interplay between these spin fluctuations plays a crucial role in the emergence of the multiple superconducting phases. Motivated by these observations, we examine the spin-fluctuation-mediated pairing mechanism, analyzing the linearized Eliashberg equations for an effective model of f-electron bands. It is found that the Ising-like ferromagnetic fluctuations stabilize spin-triplet pairings in either the Au or B3u states, whereas Ising-like antiferromagnetic fluctuations stabilize spin-triplet pairings in the B1u state. These results provide a plausible scenario elucidating the multiple superconducting phases under pressure.
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| Formula | Reported Tc (K) | Pressure (GPa) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTe2 Archive — visibility unverified Source-occurrence policy only; no material identity or catalogue acceptance is inferred from the formula. | — | Pressure not reported | unknown |
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