Quantum geometry in superfluidity and superconductivity

Sebastiano Peotta, Kukka Emilia Huhtinen, Päivi Törmä*

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Abstract

We review the theoretical description of the role of quantum geometry in superfluidity and superconductivity of multiband systems, with focus on flat bands where quantum geometry is wholly responsible for supercurrents. This review differs from previous ones in that it is based on the most recent understanding of the theory: the dependence of the self-consistent order parameter on the supercurrent is properly taken into account, and the superfluid weight in a flat band becomes proportional to the minimal quantum metric. We provide a recap of basic quantum geometric quantities and the concept of superfluid density. The geometric contribution of superconductivity is introduced via considering the two-body problem. The superfluid weight of a multiband system is derived within mean-field theory, leading to a topological bound of flat band superconductivity. The physical interpretation of the flat band supercurrent in terms of Wannier function overlaps is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the International School of Physics "Enrico Fermi", Course 211 "Quantum Mixtures with Ultra-Cold Atoms
EditorsRudolf Grimm, Massimo Inguscio, Sandro Stringari, Giacomo Lamporesi
PublisherIOS Press
Pages373-404
Number of pages32
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-64368-580-9
DOIs
Publication statusAccepted/In press - 22 Jan 2025
MoE publication typeA4 Conference publication
EventInternational School of Physics "Enrico Fermi": Quantum Mixtures with Ultra-Cold Atoms - Varenna, Italy
Duration: 18 Jul 202223 Jul 2022

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International School of Physics "Enrico Fermi"
PublisherIOS Press
Volume211
ISSN (Print)0074-784X
ISSN (Electronic)1879-8195

Other

OtherInternational School of Physics "Enrico Fermi"
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityVarenna
Period18/07/202223/07/2022
OtherCourse 211

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