Fermi-Surface Topology and Pairing Symmetry in BiS$_2$-Based Layered Superconductors

TL;DR

This study investigates how Fermi-surface topology influences pairing symmetry and superconducting transition temperature in BiS$_2$-based layered superconductors using a two-orbital Hubbard model.

Contribution

It provides a detailed analysis of the relationship between Fermi-surface topology and pairing symmetry in BiS$_2$ superconductors, highlighting the role of Fermi-surface changes.

Findings

Maximum $T_c$ at $x=0.6$ doping level.

$d$-wave gap with line nodes for $x<0.45$.

Extended $s$-wave gap for $x>0.45$.

Abstract

In order to clarify superconducting properties of BiS$_2$-based layered superconductors LaO$_{1-x}$F$_x$BiS$_2$, we evaluate the superconducting transition temperature $T_{\rm c}$ and analyze the gap function in a weak-coupling limit on the basis of the two-dimensional two-orbital Hubbard model. It is found that $T_{\rm c}$ becomes maximum at $x=0.6$ in the present calculations. For $x<0.45$, we obtain the $d$-wave gap of which line nodes do not cross the pocket-like Fermi-surface curves with the centers at X and Y points. On the other hand, for $x>0.45$, the extended $s$-wave gap is found for a couple of large Fermi-surface curves with the centers at M and X points. The variation of the Fermi-surface topology plays a key role for the gap symmetry in BiS$_2$-based superconductors.