Vortex induced deformation of the superconductor crystal lattice

TL;DR

This paper models how Abrikosov vortices induce elastic deformations in superconductor crystal lattices, linking lattice compression to electrostatic potentials and discussing implications for vortex mass.

Contribution

It introduces a formulation of vortex-induced lattice deformation as a response to electrostatic forces, highlighting the linear relationship with the Bernoulli potential.

Findings

Lattice compression is proportional to the Bernoulli potential.

Deformation affects the effective vortex mass.

The model connects electrostatic effects to elastic responses.

Abstract

Deformation of the superconductor crystal lattice caused by Abrikosov vortices is formulated as a response of the elastic crystal lattice to electrostatic forces. It is shown that the lattice compression is linearly proportional to the electrostatic potential known as the Bernoulli potential. Eventual consequences of the crystal lattice deformation on the effective vortex mass are discussed.