Quantum phase transitions in cuprates: stripes and antiferromagnetic supersolids

TL;DR

This paper explores the quantum phase transitions in cuprate superconductors, focusing on the interplay between stripe charge-spin order and superconductivity, providing a phenomenological perspective on their long-wavelength quantum dynamics.

Contribution

It offers a phenomenological framework to understand the quantum dynamics of stripe order and superconductivity in cuprates.

Findings

Highlights the role of stripe phenomena in quantum phase transitions

Connects charge and spin order with superconducting behavior

Provides insights into long-wavelength quantum dynamics

Abstract

An elementary phenomenological consideration is presented regarding the long wavelength quantum dynamics in cuprate superconductors. The emphasis is on the interplay of the charge- and spin order associated with the stripe phenomenon on the one hand, and superconductivity on the other hand.