Coexistence of orbital degeneracy lifting and superconductivity in iron-based superconductors

H. Miao, L. M. Wang, P. Richard, S. F. Wu, J. Ma, T. Qian, L. Y. Xing, X. C. Wang, C. Q. Jin, C. P. Chou, Z. Wang, W. Ku, H. Ding

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Abstract

We report the angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy observation of the lifting of symmetry-protected band degeneracy, and consequently the breakdown of local tetragonal symmetry in the superconducting state of Li(Fe1âxCox)As. Supported by theoretical simulations, we analyze the doping and temperature dependences of this band splitting and demonstrate an intimate connection between ferro-orbital correlations and superconductivity.

Original languageEnglish
Article number220503
JournalPhysical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Volume89
Issue number22
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 11 2014
Externally publishedYes

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