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PIRSA:16080045

Superconducting quantum criticality of Dirac fermions

APA

(2016). Superconducting quantum criticality of Dirac fermions. Perimeter Institute. https://pirsa.org/16080045

Talk numberPIRSA:16080045

Abstract

The semimetal-superconductor quantum phase transition of 2D Dirac fermions, such as found on the surface of a topological insulator, is conjectured to exhibit an emergent N=2 supersymmetry, based on a one-loop renormalization group analysis. In this talk I will present further evidence for this conjecture based on a three-loop analysis. Assuming the conjecture is true, I will present exact results for certain critical properties including the optical conductivity, shear viscosity, and entanglement entropy at zero temperature, as well as the finite-temperature optical conductivity.