Speaker: Prof. Dr. Richard Schmidt (ITP, Heidelberg University)

Title of Talk: Connecting the physics of cold atoms and 2D materials: From polarons to superconductivity

Abstract: In this talk I will discuss how one can transfer physical concepts and mechanisms originally explored in the context of ultracold atoms to atomically thin materials. Specifically I will focus on our study of a new mechanism to induce superconductivity in atomically thin semiconductors where excitons mediate an effective attraction between electrons. Our model includes interaction effects beyond the paradigm of phonon-mediated superconductivity and connects to the well-established limits of Bose and Fermi polarons. By accounting for the strong-coupling physics of trions, we we show how polaron formation leads to an emerging BCS-BEC crossover in trilayer heterostructures of transition metal dichalcogenides. Even at strong-coupling the bipolarons remain relatively light, resulting in critical temperatures of up to 10\% of the Fermi temperature. This renders heterostructures of two-dimensional materials a promising candidate to realize superconductivity at high critical temperatures set by electron doping and trion binding energies.

Venue (HYBRID-EVENT): Goldene Box, Physikalisches Institut, INF 226, 69120 Heidelberg AND all talks will also be streamed via the permanent Zoom-link:

https://zoom.us/j/94602401603?pwd=SVRYMHQxaWJrUGtFWXRWdkFaKzJVUT09
Meeting ID: 946 0240 1603
Passcode: 386993

Time:
13:00 – 13:45  talk
13:45-14:00   questions & discussion
14:00 pizza

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