Abstract

We study the Andreev bound states in a Josephson junction between a singlet and a triplet superconductors. Because of the mismatch in the spin symmetries of pairing, the energies of the spin-up and -down quasiparticles are generally different. This results in imbalance of spin populations and net spin accumulation at the junction in equilibrium. This effect can be detected using probes of local magnetic field, such as the scanning SQUID, Hall, and Kerr probes. It may help to identify potential triplet pairing in (TMTSF)(2)X, Sr2RuO4, and oxypnictides.

Publication Details
Publication Type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2008
Volume
101
DOI
10.1103/PhysRevLett.101.187003
Journal
Physical Review Letters
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