Probing the Pairing Interaction and Multiple Bardasis-Schrieffer Modes Using Raman Spectroscopy

S. Maiti, T. A. Maier, T. Böhm, R. Hackl, P. J. Hirschfeld

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Abstract

In unconventional superconductors, understanding the form of the pairing interaction is the primary goal. In this regard, Raman spectroscopy is a very useful tool, as it identifies the ground state and also the subleading pairing channels by probing collective modes. Here, we propose a general theory for a multiband Raman response and identify new features in the spectrum that can provide a robust test for a pairing theory. We identify multiple Bardasis-Schrieffer type collective modes and connect the weights of these modes to the subleading gap structures within a microscopic pairing theory. While our conclusions are completely general, we apply our approach to interpret the specific case of B1g Raman scattering in hole-doped BaFe2As2.

Original languageEnglish
Article number257001
JournalPhysical Review Letters
Volume117
Issue number25
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 15 2016

Funding

FundersFunder number
National Science Foundation
Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences1066293

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