Tensor Monopoles in superconducting systems
- URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2109.03135v3
- Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2021 14:39:24 GMT
- Title: Tensor Monopoles in superconducting systems
- Authors: H. Weisbrich, M. Bestler, W. Belzig
- Abstract summary: Topology in general but also topological objects such as monopoles are a central concept in physics.
Topology in general but also topological objects such as monopoles are a central concept in physics.
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- Abstract: Topology in general but also topological objects such as monopoles are a
central concept in physics. They are prime examples for the intriguing physics
of gauge theories and topological states of matter. Vector monopoles are
already frequently discussed such as the well-established Dirac monopole in
three dimensions. Less known are tensor monopoles giving rise to tensor gauge
fields. Here we report that tensor monopoles can potentially be realized in
superconducting multi-terminal systems using the phase differences between
superconductors as synthetic dimensions. In a first proposal we suggest a
circuit of superconducting islands featuring charge states to realize a tensor
monopole. As a second example we propose a triple dot system coupled to
multiple superconductors that also gives rise to such a topological structure.
All proposals can be implemented with current experimental means and the
monopole readily be detected by measuring the quantum geometry.
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