Theory of `hidden' quasi-1D superconductivity in Sr${}_2$RuO${}_4$

Abstract

Is the mechanism of unconventional superconductivity in Sr${}_2$RuO${}_4$ closer in spirit to superfluid ${}^3$He, or to the cuprates, pnictides, and organic superconductors? We challenge prevailing assumptions in this field and using well-controlled perturbative renormalization group calculations, we suggest that superconductivity in Sr${}_2$RuO${}_4$ resembles more closely the quasi-one dimensional organic superconductors. Our theory has certain phenomenological consequences that are consistent with the experimentally observed phenomena.

14 pages, 6 figures, Invited submission, proceedings of M2S 2012