Theory of superconductivity based on direct electron-phonon coupling. I

Journal Article · Sat Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1986 · Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.33.1585· OSTI ID:6310041

Carr, Jr, W J

A perturbation theory is used to compute the leading terms in the difference between low-lying energy levels of metallic hydrogen. Energy levels are found which are lower than the normal state, provided that the nuclear mass is large enough, and these levels are assumed to be superconducting. The description of the superconductivity does not agree with that given by current models. The origin of the lower-energy states is a direct coupling between electrons and longitudinal long-wavelength bare phonons.

• Research Organization: Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Research and Development Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15235
• OSTI ID: 6310041
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev. B: Condens. Matter; (United States), Vol. 33:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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