Increased localization of Majorana modes in antiferromagnetic chains on superconductors

Increased localization of Majorana modes in antiferromagnetic chains on superconductors
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超导体反铁磁链中马约拉纳模式的局域化增强

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10.1103/physrevb.107.075410
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发表时间:
2023
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3.7
通讯作者:
Rachel Stephan
Rachel Stephan
中科院分区:
物理与天体物理2区
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作者:
Crawford Daniel;Mascot Eric;Shimizu Makoto;Wiesendanger Roland;Morr Dirk K.;Jeschke Harald O.;Rachel Stephan

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