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Nernst effect from fluctuating pairs in the pseudogap phase of the cuprates.

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. B

The observation of a large Nernst signal in cuprates above the superconducting transition temperature has attracted much attention. A potential explanation is that it originates from superconducting fluctuations. Although the Nernst signal is indeed consistent with Gaussian fluctuations for overdoped cuprates, Gaussian theory fails to describe the temperature dependence seen for underdoped cuprates. Here, we consider the vertex correction to Gaussian theory resulting from the pseudogap. This yields a Nernst signal in good agreement with the data.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
Sponsoring Organization:
SC
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-06CH11357
OSTI ID:
1004546
Report Number(s):
ANL/MSD/JA-67897
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. B, Journal Name: Phys. Rev. B Journal Issue: Jan. 31, 2011 Vol. 83; ISSN 1098-0121
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
ENGLISH

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