SPT 2-Channel Kondo Model in the Structure of Normal Metal/Quantum Dot/DIII-class Topological Superconductor
arXiv:1510.05665 · doi:10.1103/PhysRevB.94.104506
Abstract
We investigate the Kondo effect in a structure which is constructed by embedding one quantum dot between a normal metal and a \emph{DIII}-class topological superconductor supporting Majorana doublets at its ends. It is observed that Kondo correlation occurs between the localized state in the dot and two continuum states simultaneously, i.e., the continuum state in the metal and the continuum Andreev reflection state between the metal and topological superconductor. As a result, the Kondo model Hamiltonian is topologically protected by the symmetry. Besides, the Kondo temperature has an opportunity to present three forms in turn, following the enhancement of the coupling between the dot and Majorana doublet. This phenomenon exactly reflects the special role of Majorana doublet in tuning the Kondo effect.
5 pages, 2 figures
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