Topological superconductivity between one and two dimensions

TYPETheor./Math. Physics Seminar
Speaker:Ady Stern
Affiliation:Weizmann
Date:23.04.2017
Time:14:30
Location:Lewiner Seminar Room (412)
Abstract:

In this talk I will review the concept of topological superconductivity, of the associated Majorana fermions, and of their recent realization using nanowires in proximity to conventional superconductors. I will then analyze the way that two dimensional Josephson junctions may be employed to create one dimensional topological superconductors and describe the unique properties of the resulting system.