Quantum Limit in a Magnetic Field for Triplet Superconductivity in a Quasi-One-Dimensional Conductor

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Abstract

We theoretically consider the upper critical magnetic field, perpendicular to a conducting axis in a triplet quasi-one-dimensional superconductor [1]. In particular, we demonstrate that, at high magnetic fields, the orbital effects against superconductivity in a magnetic field are reversible and, therefore, superconductivity can restore. It is important that the above mentioned quantum limit can be achieved in presumably triplet quasi-one-dimensional superconductor Li$_{0.9}$Mo$_6$O$_{17}$ [J.-F. Mercure et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. ${\bf 108}$, 187003 (2012)] at laboratory available pulsed magnetic fields of the order of $H = 500-700 \ T$. [1] A.G. Lebed and O. Sepper, Phys. Rev. B ${\bf 90}$, 024510 (2014).

Authors

  • Andrei Lebed

    Department of Physics, University of Arizona, University of Arizona

  • Otar Sepper

    Department of Physics, University of Arizona