Geometric Induction in Chiral Superconductors

TL;DR

This paper explores how the interplay of superconductivity, electromagnetism, and elasticity in thin layered chiral superconductors leads to unique effects that could aid in material characterization and enhance control of Josephson junctions.

Contribution

It introduces new effects arising from the coupling of superconductivity, electromagnetism, and elasticity in thin chiral superconductor membranes, with potential applications.

Findings

Effects detectable with current technology

Potential for material characterization

Enhanced control of Josephson junctions

Abstract

We consider a number of effects due to the interplay of superconductivity, electromagnetism and elasticity, which are unique for thin membranes of layered chiral superconductors. Some of them should be within the reach of present technology, and could be useful for characterizing materials. More speculatively, the enriched control of Josephson junctions they afford might find useful applications.