Fluctuation theory of Rashba Fermi gases: Gaussian and beyond

Vyasanakere, Jayantha P and Shenoy, Vijay B (2015) Fluctuation theory of Rashba Fermi gases: Gaussian and beyond. In: PHYSICAL REVIEW B, 92 (12).

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Abstract

Fermi gases with generalized Rashba spin-orbit coupling induced by a synthetic gauge field have the potential of realizing many interesting states, such as rashbon condensates and topological phases. Here, we address the key open problem of the fluctuation theory of such systems and demonstrate that beyond-Gaussian effects are essential to capture the finite temperature physics of such systems. We obtain their phase diagram by constructing an approximate non-Gaussian theory. We conclusively establish that spin-orbit coupling can enhance the exponentially small transition temperature (T-c) of a weakly attracting superfluid to the order of the Fermi temperature, paving a pathway towards high T-c superfluids.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Publication:	PHYSICAL REVIEW B
Publisher:	AMER PHYSICAL SOC
Additional Information:	Copy right for this article belongs to the AMER PHYSICAL SOC, ONE PHYSICS ELLIPSE, COLLEGE PK, MD 20740-3844 USA
Department/Centre:	Division of Physical & Mathematical Sciences > Physics
Date Deposited:	30 Oct 2015 07:13
Last Modified:	30 Oct 2015 07:13
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ac.in/id/eprint/52594

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