Local action of curl-less vector potential on vortex dynamics in superconductors

TL;DR

This paper investigates how curl-less vector potentials influence vortex dynamics in superconductors, suggesting a method for local detection of Aharonov-Bohm type potentials through vortex behavior analysis.

Contribution

It introduces a novel approach to detect curl-less vector potentials locally by analyzing Abrikosov vortex motion in superconductors using Ginzburg-Landau equations.

Findings

Vortex dynamics are affected by curl-less vector potentials.

Potential for local detection of Aharonov-Bohm type effects.

Enhanced understanding of vortex behavior in superconductors.

Abstract

Study of the Abrikosov vortex motion in superconductors based on time-dependent Ginzburg-Landau equations reveals an opportunity to locally detect the values of the Aharonov-Bohm type curl-less vector potentials.