Abstract

We consider a two-dimensional (p(x)+ip(y)) superconductor in the presence of multiple vortices, which support zero-energy Majorana-fermion states in their cores. Intervortex tunnelings of the Majorana fermions lift the topological state degeneracy. Using the Bogoliubov-de Gennes equation, we calculate splitting of the zero-energy modes due to these tunneling events. We also discuss superconducting fluctuations and, in particular, their effect on the energy splitting.

Publication Details
Publication Type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2009
Volume
103
DOI
10.1103/PhysRevLett.103.107001
Journal
Physical Review Letters
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