Random-matrix theory of Majorana fermions and topological superconductors

By C. Beenakker. 2014

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Random-matrix theory has a long history of applications, from nuclear physics to electron localization to quantum dots. This review discusses yet another application of this very versatile framework: topological superconductors. An introduction to the basic concepts is followed by a discussion of transport properties that are susceptible to the predicted existence of Majorana excitations in these exotic materials.

Subfields: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics, Condensed Matter Physics

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